Comments on: Michael Phelps — one down, seven to go http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/ Giant on the move Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:40:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Kevin Fylan http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1668 Kevin Fylan Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:43:37 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1668 Hi Rebecca. Thanks for that. If you look at our home page http://blogs.reuters.com/china and scroll down a bit you'll find our latest story on Phelps. I'll also be adding an appreciation from one of our reporters in a few minutes. Hi Rebecca. Thanks for that. If you look at our home page http://blogs.reuters.com/china and scroll down a bit you’ll find our latest story on Phelps. I’ll also be adding an appreciation from one of our reporters in a few minutes.

]]> By: Rebecca http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1666 Rebecca Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:33:01 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1666 Michael Phelps is now officially the most successful athlete in Olympic history. He now owns 11 gold medals after winning two golds today— one in the 200m butterfly, another in the 4×200m freestyle relay. Michael Phelps is now officially the most successful athlete in Olympic history. He now owns 11 gold medals after winning two golds today— one in the 200m butterfly, another in the 4×200m freestyle relay.

]]> By: 65daysofeatingpinkhorizon http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1483 65daysofeatingpinkhorizon Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:15:19 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1483 Howard, since when did Michael Phelps winning in the Olympics have anything to do with who you are voting for in this years presidential election? Back on subject, I love seeing Phelps win. It DOES, in fact, give me pride in being American. Plus, the jealously that rides from other countries is undoubtedly high. Read this post from a very displeased Brit: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/brendan_gallagher/blog/2008/08/03/why_michael_phelps_should_not_be_allowed_eight_gold_medals What an idiot! And I have seen plenty more articles knocking this Americans(Phelps) accomplishments. I hope Phelps wins 8. Howard, since when did Michael Phelps winning in the Olympics have anything to do with who you are voting for in this years presidential election?

Back on subject, I love seeing Phelps win. It DOES, in fact, give me pride in being American. Plus, the jealously that rides from other countries is undoubtedly high. Read this post from a very displeased Brit: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/brendan_gal lagher/blog/2008/08/03/why_michael_phelp s_should_not_be_allowed_eight_gold_medal s
What an idiot! And I have seen plenty more articles knocking this Americans(Phelps) accomplishments.
I hope Phelps wins 8.

]]> By: m reel http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1446 m reel Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:19:05 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1446 I would have loved to see him and Victor Davis go at it in their prime.I put my money on Victor! I would have loved to see him and Victor Davis go at it in their prime.I put my money on Victor!

]]> By: Howard http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1345 Howard Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:14:38 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1345 As I watched Michael Phelps accept the gold medal for swimming in China, and they played the Star Spangled Banner, and the Americans put their hand over their heart, I felt that overwhelming pride in being an American. It made me think about how I want a President who truly loves this country, as I do. A President who has fought, and is wiling to fight for our traditions, and honors our history ... including the words in the Star Spangled Banner ... not somebody who would worry that the words in the Star Spangled Banner might offend foreigners from other countries ... not somebody who doesn't hold their hand over their heart during the Star Spangled Banner ... and, not somebody who listens to words like 'God Damn America' for 20 years ... that's why I'm voting for Senator John McCain in November!!! As I watched Michael Phelps accept the gold medal for swimming in China, and they played the Star Spangled Banner, and the Americans put their hand over their heart, I felt that overwhelming pride in being an American. It made me think about how I want a President who truly loves this country, as I do. A President who has fought, and is wiling to fight for our traditions, and honors our history … including the words in the Star Spangled Banner … not somebody who would worry that the words in the Star Spangled Banner might offend foreigners from other countries … not somebody who doesn’t hold their hand over their heart during the Star Spangled Banner … and, not somebody who listens to words like ‘God Damn America’ for 20 years … that’s why I’m voting for Senator John McCain in November!!!

]]> By: marysol http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1309 marysol Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:43:12 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1309 Great start for Michael. I believe that he has what it takes to win... we should all stand behind him and cheer him on... BRING THEM ALL ( 8 GOLD MEDALS ) HOME!!! Great start for Michael. I believe that he has what it takes to win… we should all stand behind him and cheer him on… BRING THEM ALL ( 8 GOLD MEDALS ) HOME!!!

]]> By: Kevin Fylan http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1306 Kevin Fylan Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:06:24 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1306 Hi KDB. It was an amazing start, wasn't it? All the talk here was that the 400 individual medley would be one of the tougher ones to win but he looked like he could have gone a second or so faster, even. I still think the odds are heavily against winning all eight but he's going to generate a lot of excitement if he carries on like this. Hi KDB. It was an amazing start, wasn’t it? All the talk here was that the 400 individual medley would be one of the tougher ones to win but he looked like he could have gone a second or so faster, even. I still think the odds are heavily against winning all eight but he’s going to generate a lot of excitement if he carries on like this.

]]> By: KDB http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1304 KDB Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:46:42 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/china/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-one-down-seven-to-go/#comment-1304 Michael is the most magnificent swimmer I have EVER seen. Words can't describe his talent. It is definitely God given. He is also just a great all American boy. He makes me proud to be an American. Michael is the most magnificent swimmer I have EVER seen. Words can’t describe his talent. It is definitely God given. He is also just a great all American boy. He makes me proud to be an American.

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