Columnist disses Phelps, slams swimming

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I guess controversy sells ... "Track and field is so much more physically demanding ..." Michael Phelps is not the greatest Olympic athlete in history
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  • The only point I agree with is that Michael has yet to show longevity. All the other greats (Spitz aside) won medals in three Olympics. After 2012, all the doubters will shut up. Longevity, This is Michael's third Olympics. He got fifth in the 200 fly at Syndey. Ok, I know since he didn't medal, his doubters will say it doesn't count.
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  • The only point I agree with is that Michael has yet to show longevity. All the other greats (Spitz aside) won medals in three Olympics. After 2012, all the doubters will shut up. Longevity, This is Michael's third Olympics. He got fifth in the 200 fly at Syndey. Ok, I know since he didn't medal, his doubters will say it doesn't count.
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