Grab some bench, Carl Lewis. Turn in your leotard, Nadia Comaneci. Thanks for the memories, Jesse Owens. And see ya later, Mark Spitz. Here's a hankie. Now stop crying about nobody flying your smug self over here. History is unfolding just fine without you. You all had a nice run as the greatest of Olympians, but it's over.
You have been replaced on the throne by Michael Phelps. No disgrace being shoved off Mount Olympus by Poseidon in a Speedo.
Phelps easily won the 10th and 11th gold medals of his career, the most in Olympic annals. From a child who struggled with ADHD growing up to the golden god of international sport, it's been an incredible 23-year journey.
"To be the most decorated Olympian of all time, it just sounds weird saying it," Phelps said. "I have absolutely nothing to say. I'm speechless."
By Pat Forde espn.com
Hats off Phelps....
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