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[DeathbyVolcano]

fucking lol at phelps

 

[Meadows]

that was an amazing race, props to all the participants.

much better that I didn't have to see a GB disgrace in the water

 

[Alebrije]

 

[Junior Asparagus]

Phelps just narrowly lost the opportunity to become the only athlete to win a gold in the same event in three different Olympics.

I don't think that's true. I think he'd be the first swimmer but I think there've been a handful of other athletes who've done it.

 

[Oozer3993]

Send Phelps to the same reeducation camp that Lochte is being sent to.

 

[Bo-Locks]

Phelps is shit

Incorrect.

He doesn't give a shit.

 

[JABEE]

The Phelps hate here is going a little too far

He only has 14 gold medals.

 

[mxgt]

It really does. You can sense the salt from the comments in this thread. Like it or not, Phelps is still the greatest Olympics swimmer of all time. Another medal to add to his collection and one more will make him the greatest Olympian of all time. Stay salty haters.

I think you're taking this a bit too seriously.

 

[Koodo]

Phelps now has the most medals of any Olympic athlete in history. The announcers just called him the greatest swimmer ever. LOL haters.

He's currently tied with a female artistic gymnast from Russia with 18 medals. Needs one more medal.

Carl Lewis won the Long Jump in four straight Olympics.

Oh, I heard something wrong then. Perhaps they were referring to swimming.

 

[Razorskin]

As Michael Phelp's COD clanmate I am deeply saddened by his performance.

 

[Dark Schala]

I want Choi to win.

 

[ag-my001]

Daft Punk playing at Fencing arena. Perfect.

 

[mrklaw]

Phelps just narrowly lost the opportunity to become the only athlete to win a gold in the same event in three different Olympics.

Steve Redgrave already did that, in the coxless pairs in 88/92/96. And the coxless fours in 2000

 

[Wafflecakes]

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Mmmmmm dat salt.

But seriously. Its not even clever.

 

[Diprosalic]

will make him the greatest Olympian of all time. Stay salty haters.

no it won't. it will make him the athlete with the most olympic medals though.

 

[Shadow780]

Phelps is Daigo post EVO 2011.

 

[Good Job Bob]

no it won't. it will make him the athlete with the most olympic medals though.

So the greatest Olympian of all time?

 

[maniac-kun]

We just miss this Phelps:

 

[Kurtofan]

Phelps just narrowly lost the opportunity to become the only athlete to win a gold in the same event in three different Olympics.

Tony Estanguet did that today in canoeing for France and he only was the first Frenchman to do it

 

[Piano]

For fuck's sake people, Phelps has nothing left to prove. He got second. From anyone else, that'd be impressive. Just because he blew everyone's mind in Beijing suddenly being second best at the Olympic games means you suck ass.

 

[DrM]

Chinese killing competition in snatch

 

[Hoo-doo]

salt

You're getting awfully riled up when you were mocking the GB team only yesterday.
When you're the best in the world, you're expected to dominate. He didn't today. Who cares.

 

[Sarcastic Response]

I think you're taking this a bit too seriously.

Not at all. I just think it's hilarious at all the "LOL Phelps" that popped up like people were breathing a sigh of relief he didn't get gold.

 

[Diprosalic]

So the greatest Olympian of all time?

no.

 

[MasterShotgun]

Egypt v China for a fencing gold medal. Go Egypt! China has plenty of golds..

 

[Simplet]

Phelps just narrowly lost the opportunity to become the only athlete to win a gold in the same event in three different Olympics.

uh what? You mean in swimming? French canoe guy won his third gold in three olympics today, and who's that english rower with 5?

 

[Hobbestetrician]

Oh, I heard something wrong then. Perhaps they were referring to swimming.

Yeah, I believe it was just referring to swimming.

 

[bud]

dat slow-mo butt jiggle.

 

[Pacbois]

Tony Estanguet did that today in canoeing for France and he only was the first Frenchman to do it

I guess you might get a good job at France TV Sport.

 

[Brazil]

You're getting awfully riled up when you were mocking the GB team only yesterday.
When you're the best in the world, you're expected to dominate. He didn't today. Who cares.

Is that a misquote?

 

[fuenf]

It really does. You can sense the salt from the comments in this thread. Like it or not, Phelps is still the greatest Olympic swimmer of all time. Another medal to add to his collection and one more will make him the greatest Olympian of all time. Stay salty haters.

this. given his age it's actually amazing that he's still competitive in almost every race, but it makes him losing like this all the more frustrating

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

China everywhere

lesss go Egypt

 

[Lkr]

Send Phelps to the same reeducation camp that Lochte is being sent to.

Phelps would have had 1 gold and 1 silver right now if Lochte was on his level

 

[Jensen]

He trained like a monster before 2008.

Thought so, it's really weird seeing a guy who was so dominant in Beijing struggling so far in London. To be fair to him after winning 14 golds I can see why he would be a bored of swimming.

 

[dc89]

So the greatest Olympian of all time?

Nu-uh.

Maybe me being biased but I think Sir Steve Redgraves achievement of 5 Olympic golds at 5 consecutive games puts him ahead of Phelps.

 

[Atrophis]

Cant believe Phelps didnt get that. Just glided in from too far out.

 

[Wafflecakes]

no.

No.

Who is greater then? Curious?

(I doubt its possible for a consensus to be reached.....however, I think the average viewer will consider him the greatest of all time)

 

[Dark Schala]

C'mon, I want to see a good fencing match. This should be good.

Choi's pretty good, though.

Edit: this music is some epic shit.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Is that a misquote?

Yes it was, my bad.

 

[DrM]

157 kg for Chinese in snatch .. 5 kg advantage already

 

[Meadows]

Phelps isn't the greatest olympian of all time. Medals are biased in favour of swimming so that a dominant swimmer for one year can pick up 10+ golds. Best Swimmer of all time though.

Oh god here comes a GB swimmer. Hopefully she has a better attitude than they rest of the women's team apart from Adlington

Nu-uh.

Maybe me being biased but I think Sir Steve Redgraves achievement of 5 Olympic golds at 5 consecutive games puts him ahead of Phelps.

I love Redgrave but Phelps is a better Olympian imo

 

[Diprosalic]

Nu-uh.

Maybe me being biased but I think Sir Steve Redgraves achievement of 5 Olympic golds at 5 consecutive games puts him ahead of Phelps.

winning that many medals is heavily skewed in favor of swimmers and gymnasts. he's damn good but getting 19 medals will not make him the greatest olympian of all time.

 

[planar1280]

What the hell people. Phelps is now the record holder with 18 medals, most of all time

 

[killer_clank]

another brit that'll probably disappoint here

 

[mclem]

Le Clos in the interview, I always love to see these people who *don't* expect to medal do well, their reactions are incredible. It was the same with Adlington four years ago.

 

[ag-my001]

Nu-uh.

Maybe me being biased but I think Sir Steve Redgraves achievement of 5 Olympic golds at 5 consecutive games puts him ahead of Phelps.

My apologies to UK-GAF, but every time I see this name, I can't help but think of that Top Gear gardening special.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Phelps isn't the greatest olympian of all time. Medals are biased in favour of swimming so that a dominant swimmer for one year can pick up 10+ golds. Best Swimmer of all time though.

Oh god here comes a GB swimmer. Hopefully she has a better attitude than they rest of the women's team apart from Adlington

Lowe by name...

 

[Sarcastic Response]

Nu-uh.

Maybe me being biased but I think Sir Steve Redgraves achievement of 5 Olympic golds at 5 consecutive games puts him ahead of Phelps.

5 Olympic Golds in 5 Olympics vs. Possible Greatest amount of medals in Olympic history.


Take your pick.

 

[Nevasleep]

Jemma Lowe looks good.

 

[twofold]

157 kg for Chinese in snatch .. 7 kg advantage already

5 kilos, not 7.

Chinese lifters are insane.