This just in from Associated Press:
Olympic superstar Michael Phelps will write a book telling the story behind his historic eight gold medal swims just in time for the holiday season, Free Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced today.
He's an international superstar still basking in the glow of the spotlight several days after wrapping up his historic run to eight gold medals in a single Olympics.
But will Michael Phelps have the staying power to remain an American darling for the forseeable future?
Not even the most ardent sports fan pays much attention to swimming outside of the Olympics, but Phelps has been remarkable enough for people to remember his accomplishments. He has the chance to score lucrative endorsement deals and generate more interest in swimming across the country. It will only happen if the public continues to embrace him.
The Best Week Ever blog compiled some photos that make Phelps seem a little less than appealing. There are shades of Kevin Federline. A bit of a Ryan Seacrest vibe going on.
There are really no words for this.
Those arms were made for swimming.
Golden boy Michael Phelps' 6-foot 7-inch wingspan might be a little hard to visualize. To help out, the Baltimore Sun created a hilarious site to put Phelps' arm length into perspective. Check it out here.
In the photo above, the fingers of Milorad Cavic (bottom lane) can be seen just inches from the wall, and yet it was Michael Phelps (top lane) who won this race.
For anyone that saw it, Michael Phelps was second in the 100 meter butterfly.
Until the finish that is.
Somehow, the greatest swimmer in Olympic history managed to touch out - or in this case out-touch - Milorad Cavic of Serbia.
How did he do it?
None of us watching at the Daily Record/Sunday News office know. He was trailing throughout the race. Cavic's fingers were two inches from the wall. Phelps' hands were behind his shoulders.
We all figured, he came in second.
We figured wrong.
So, the saga continues and there is no way anyone should bet against Phelps breaking Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals in one Olympic games when he takes the pool during Saturday night's 400 meter relay.
This is the most amazing thing I have seen in years..
Who needs to see to win gold? Not Michael Phelps.
Two more golds for Michael Phelps. Five total.
Five world records.
Three more events to go.
Just how good is he? In the 200 fly, his goggles apparently weren't working right. They kept filling with water, and he couldn't see. Yet he still smoked the competition for another world record. (Side note: Had he lost, what would've happened to his goggle handler?)
