It is impressive to see so much dedication, but I am certain nearly every person in the water with him at those games put just as much time and dedication in to their performance (not everyone can win a gold, no matter how much effort).
I don't believe this to be true. Phelps' training apparently is well beyond the normal Olympic level swimmer. I don't think you'll find the greatest in any sport who train only as hard as their peers. I consider Phelps to be up there with Armstrong, Jordan, Montana, Bird, Tiger and those guys are all legendary in their above and beyond training.
It is impressive to see so much dedication, but I am certain nearly every person in the water with him at those games put just as much time and dedication in to their performance (not everyone can win a gold, no matter how much effort).
I don't believe this to be true. Phelps' training apparently is well beyond the normal Olympic level swimmer. I don't think you'll find the greatest in any sport who train only as hard as their peers. I consider Phelps to be up there with Armstrong, Jordan, Montana, Bird, Tiger and those guys are all legendary in their above and beyond training.
