Phelps is going down ....

I thought Phelps was actually pretty gracious in getting silver. Just because he didn't hug it out with Biedermann over the laneline doesn't mean he's a sore loser. Emotional intensity is a prerequisite for most elite athletes (and for most people who want to be good at something). Great athletes hate to lose; why should Phelps act like it's all good when he was understandably pissed? And as was said earlier, he gave a shout-out to Paul B. for a good race and was cool and collected by the time he spoke with Andrea. He has never publicly lashed out at Biedermann or any individuals, referring instead to the "situation" and referencing his own training and conditioning. And based on the pictures he was all smiles and handshakes on the podium. Bowman clearly let off a little steam, but his subsequent clarification makes sense. His response was more to do with FINA still not being decisive about when a ruling goes into effect. There's a difference between, "let us know when you sort out your sh** and then we'll be ready to play" and "I'm taking my toys and going home."

I thought Phelps was actually pretty gracious in getting silver. Just because he didn't hug it out with Biedermann over the laneline doesn't mean he's a sore loser. Emotional intensity is a prerequisite for most elite athletes (and for most people who want to be good at something). Great athletes hate to lose; why should Phelps act like it's all good when he was understandably pissed? And as was said earlier, he gave a shout-out to Paul B. for a good race and was cool and collected by the time he spoke with Andrea. He has never publicly lashed out at Biedermann or any individuals, referring instead to the "situation" and referencing his own training and conditioning. And based on the pictures he was all smiles and handshakes on the podium. Bowman clearly let off a little steam, but his subsequent clarification makes sense. His response was more to do with FINA still not being decisive about when a ruling goes into effect. There's a difference between, "let us know when you sort out your sh** and then we'll be ready to play" and "I'm taking my toys and going home."