Phelps’ record dreams fall short

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"He is still a masterful swimmer, arguably the world’s best,
and a likely candidate for enshrinement on a Wheaties box. But there
will be no equaling of Mark Spitz’s record, no million-dollar bonus, no
transcending the sport that he has worked so hard to lift from relative
obscurity. "

I have no idea why people are talking about this as a failure?
Phelps is still young, the average age for Olympic swimmers is 23.
Exactly the age he will be for the 2008 Olympics. I’m sure he’ll break
Spitz’s record sometime.

Iranian Judo Champ Refuses to Compete With Israeli

“Iranian world Judo champion Arash Miresmaeili was four pounds
over the weight limit for his category at the 2004 Olympic Games –
leaving some to wonder if this was a deliberate move to avoid competing
against Israeli Judoka Udi Vaks. The Iranian athlete has expressed his
solidarity with the Palestinians.“

It’s a shame this guy is playing politics at the Olympics. It’s supposed to be a time of world unity.

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