Ever notice the morning after the Super Bowl or Game 7 of the WS that everyone says it "was the best one ever?" That's the way it is with Phelps now. Give it a decade to percolate and then things become clearer. For instance, Carl Lewis' achievements have gained more significance while others have faded, for any number of reasons.
To sit around and say something that was done a week ago is better than something done a decade ago in a different sport is really silly. Carl Lewis doesn't have to do hurdles to be a great athlete anymore than Phelps needs to swin the 1500.
Ever notice the morning after the Super Bowl or Game 7 of the WS that everyone says it "was the best one ever?" That's the way it is with Phelps now. Give it a decade to percolate and then things become clearer. For instance, Carl Lewis' achievements have gained more significance while others have faded, for any number of reasons.
To sit around and say something that was done a week ago is better than something done a decade ago in a different sport is really silly. Carl Lewis doesn't have to do hurdles to be a great athlete anymore than Phelps needs to swin the 1500.
