Can Michael Phelps be stopped in 2008 Beijing Games?
Domination.
That’s exactly what US Olympian Michael Phelps has shown in the swimming competition of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. As this year’s Games continue to unfold, swimming is one of the most exciting sporting events in this quadrennial event and Phelps is already being crowned with the title ”best swimmer in the world” after winning gold medal after gold medal in the biggest sporting event of the year.
Michael Phelps, as many people say, could re-write Olympic history in the field of swimming where he is believed to dominate and capture all eight gold medals in all of the events that he will participate in.
Obviously, the 23-year-old American is the heavy favorite to win the gold medal in the men’s 200m freestyle as well. And the expectations don’t end there, Phelps is also the favorite to win gold in the 100m butterfly, favorite to win gold in the 200m butterfly, favorite to win gold in the 200m men’s individual medley and the favorite to win gold in the 400m men’s individual medley.
Phelps already won eight medals in the 2004 Athens Games, six gold and two bronze medals.
Eamon Sullivan of Australia and Alain Bernard of France are listed as co-favorites to win the men’s 100m freestyle as well while Grant Hackett of Australia is also one of the favorites to win a gold medal in the men’s 1500 m freestyle.
Although I won’t be betting on any of these guys if Phelps will be competing.
In the women’s side, Federica Pellegrini of Italy is one of the favorites to haul in gold medals in the swimming event. Sara Isakovic of Slovenia is second in the group while American Katie Hoff is tipped at the third spot.
China’s Jiaying Pang is not far behind at the four spot to grab some gold medals in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Who will be the winners of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games? Bodog sportsbook has the odds.
Most Overall Medals
China 1.80
United States 2.10
Russia 15.00
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2008 Beijing Olympic Games Michael Phelps
August 14th, 2008 at 6:44 am
Guess someone have to dare stop him but I guess no one can. Better try their luck.