Above: “Michael Phelps’s hands, only slightly ahead of those of Milorad Cavic of Serbia. Phelps won by one-hundredth of a second in the men’s 100-meter butterfly final, bringing him his seventh gold medal in these Olympics.” – NYT
Yes, he’s American, but we’re not going to be apologists. Michael Phelps is a fish, a wonderkind (for those about Mark Spitz’s age), and a modest yet confident professional. And, we love his mum, Debbie. Even if Phelps doesn’t get the eighth gold, we’re impressed with his athleticism and luck. One one-hundredth of a second is nothing to scoff, as Mother Nature is oft to say. That’s enough time for a lion to eat you or a bear to tear your face off. Think about it. Or not.
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