Still Talking Too Much!!

Rowdy Gaines just wont shut up!!! During the prelims of the 200 IM Gaines was still saying how all these races are probably taking a toll on Phelps. Gaines still doubts that Phelps can win 8. Im not guaranteeing that Phelps will win the 8 golds, but give me a better argument than, he's not prepared or getting tired!! So, here are my issues with this...
- This is the same person that said there is no way that the US could come back during the relay.
- This is the same person that thought Phelps was frustrated at how "hard the 200 fly hurt him" when in actuality he had water in his goggles.
- Giving advice on how Phelps should be swimming his races.

His ridiculous analysis isn't contained just to Phelps. He had moronic, insignificant, call outs about Aaron Peirsol and Natalie Coughlin as well. I notice he hasn't had much to say about Katie Hoff though.

If anyone knows how to contact NBC , let me know!!!

I Told You So!!!!

Im not one to say I told you so, but I think Rowdy needs help. Perhaps the Sportshag should be in the booth to be the voice of reason and the drama meter...since Im clearly more in tune to whats really happening.

Phelps verified that he swam the final of the 200 butterfly blind. On th start, Phelps goggles filled with water and he said that he could hardly see.

Hey Rowdy, youre such a drama queen. What the hell are you gonna do when those daughters of yours start dating? Youre gonna end up pulling those last two hairs out of your head.

Pardon Me, I Mean 11

Phelps and company take Gold in the 4x200 Free Relay. They broke the World Record by over 4 seconds and become the first ever to go under 7 minutes.

Joining Phelps in the final were Ryan "lots of love" Lochte, Longhorn Ricky Berens and Peter "PVK" Vanderkaay.

This is just unbelieveable! I mean the records are great but the photo op is priceless. It's like the GQ relay!

Iis Official!!!

Michael Phelps is officially the greatest Olympian of all time. He moved ahead of the likes of Carl Lewis and Mark Spitz with his win in the 200 meter Butterfly and hye broke his own world record by a .03.

He was not happy however. He hit the wall and immediately ripped off his goggles and cap and I noticed he was rubbing his eyes a bit. Rowdy Gaines commented that he thinks Michael was unhappy about how hard the race was to swim. That perhaps Phelps was unprepared for the toll that race and would take.on his body.

Are you on crack???? Michael Phelps not prepared for something? What rock did you crawl out from under? Will the real Rowdy Gaines please stand up?

Now I have no proof of this and Im just speculating, but I think Phelps swam that race with water in his goggles. For swimmers, thats the equivalent of swimming with one arm behind your back and he still kicked everyone's ass!!!

Congratulations Michael, the GREATEST OLYMPIAN IN HISTORY!!!

Momma's Boy

Debbie Phelps is AWESOME!!!! I say this because Ive seen what the parents of talented athletes can be like. What Olympic athlete is more gifted and / or a bigger star than Michael Phelps?

For as cool as the champion is before, during and after his races; it's great to see how nervous, excited and ultimately overjoyed his mother is for every race. Mom watches every race like it was his first age group meet. While the outcome of his races is all but decided before Michael even hits the water, his Mom watches as if each was his first...that the record setting 10 other Olympic Golds were nonexistent.

Mrs Phelps, you have done an amazing job!!! You're the only thing that could get the camera crew to take the cameras off the pool as your son sets yet another world record and earns another gold medal. Congratulations to you and your son on all of your collective achievements!!

Credit Where Credit Is Due

After the US mens ridiculous comeback in the 4x100 Free Relay, all the talk was about Michael Phelps. Yes Michael broke the American record on the leadoff leg, but the team wasn't ahead going into the last leg. They were in second by 2 body lengths the the French.

What is constantly missing from all the acclaim is the name Jason Lezak. You know, the one who anchored the relay and gunned down Frenchman Alain Bernard the former World Record holder. Oh and did I mention the fact that Lezak had the fastest relay split of all time.

Michael, you are the best swimmer in history but you can thank Lezak for keeping the hopes of 8 gold medals alive!

Phelps & Caughlin & Peirsol Oh My!!!!

Gold Medals, World Records and Olympic firsts were abound last night. First, of course Michael Phelps won the Gold in the Men's 200 Freestyle in World Record fashion. Peter Vanderkaay also was able to power home to take the Bronze. As a result of his win, Phelps is tied with Other Olympic greats such as Carl Lewis and Mark Spitz for the most Olympic gold medals by a single individual.

Longhorn Aaron Peirsol backed up his 2004 gold medal with a win and world record in the Men's 100 Backstroke. Peirsol held the previous record and has broken the World Record 5 times now. Fellow American Matt Grevers, all 6'8" of him :) raced home for the silver. It's the first race of the meet that the Americans have gone 1,2.

Natalie Caughlin is the first woman ever to win back to back (no pun intended) gold medals in the Women's 100 Backstroke. She did so in less than 59 seconds. This is the second time Caughlin has broken the 59 second barrier. Of course there is a little unfinished business.

Until the semis of the event, Caughlin held the World Record. Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe (and Longhorn Aquatics) broke the record.in her heat of the 100 back. Although she won the gold, Caughlin didn't get the record back. Of course, there is the lead off leg of the Medley Relay to consider. You think maybe Natalie has thought of that?

And They're Off

American swimming golden boy Michael Phelps and sportshag's favorite swimming hotty Ryan Lochte are through to the final of the men's 400IM

In addition, Larson Gensen broke the American record in the 400 free during his preliminary race.

I feel some World Records coming on. This is gonna be some fast shit tonight!!!!!

Daddy? Is That You?

If Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz's record of 7 gold Olympic medals in Beijing, Along with the honor of achieving this feat? A $1 million bonus from his swimsuit sponsor, Speedo.
Phelps signed this deal back before the 2004 Olympics in Athens, where he failed to meet the mark. Beijing is his chance to try again, and try again he will. Phelps will swim the 200m and 400m individual medleys, 100m and 200m butterfly, 200m freestyle, and possibly 3 relays in Beijing.