If Michael Phelps was a country...

[Electric Monk]

he'd be tied for 57th most Olympic medals of all time with Morocco, Mongolia, and Thailand, each with 21.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-time_Olympic_Games_medal_table
(you can sort the table by clicking Combined Total on the right hand side)

He could even win one more in the team relays, which would then tie him with Slovenia, Portugal, and India.


I think that's pretty neat

[hifiguy]

1. Those statistics boggle the brain

and put his mind-bending accomplishments into focus.

[dballance]

2. I'm happy and proud of Mr. Phelps

He has made it clear this is his last Olympics in which he will be a competitor. Good for him. He's probably spent more time training and training and training than most of us will spend in our lives working our jobs. Make no mistake. Training has been Phelps job for most of his life.

I am glad he will be able to retire from his job on the high note of his success at Olympic games.

We are proud of you Michael!!!!

GO USA!