Whose record did Michael Phelps break 2008?
In Athens he won six gold medals and two bronzes, falling just short of Mark Spitz’s world record (seven golds at Munich 1972). Beijing 2008 would see the greatest ever medal haul by a single athlete in an Olympic Games. Phelps won eight golds – every event he entered – and broke World Records in seven of them.
Who won eight gold medals in men’s swimming in Beijing Olympics 2008?
Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps won his eighth gold medal, breaking Mark Spitz’s record. Aug. 16, 2008— — He’s done it again.
Was Michael Phelps in suits?
Suits is welcoming the most decorated Olympian of all time. Michael Phelps, the 22-time Olympic medalist (18 of them gold), is dropping by the third season of the USA Network drama, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Phelps will appear as himself.
What was Michael Phelps’ goal time at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
Phelps’ Goal Times and Results – 2008 Beijing Olympics Event Phelps’ Goal Phelps’ Result WR Prior Beijing 100 Butterfly 49.50 50.58 50.40 200 Butterfly 1:51.1 1:52.03 1:52.09 200 IM 1:53.5 1:54.23 1:54.80 400 IM 4:04.0 4:03.84 4:05.25
How many world records did Michael Phelps set in Beijing?
Though Michael Phelps set World Records in 4 of his 5 individual races in Beijing, he did not achieve all of the goal times he and Bowman had established. Archive photo via Mike Lewis/ Ola Vista Photography
What are Michael Phelps’ career-best times?
Most people don’t know Michael Phelps ‘ career-best times, much less the times he actually posted when he won his 8 gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
What happened to Michael Phelps in the 200 fly?
Diligent swimming fans probably already know that Phelps was way off his goal in the 200 fly (gold medal number 4) thanks to his goggles filling with water. Despite the setback, Phelps still won the race and lowered his World Record from the year before, even if by just 6/100ths of a second.