All your Phelps are...oh, you know

[madlori]

Okay, so Michael Phelps is the Greatest Olympian EVAR. Or...is he

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[sefkhet]

My personal favourite is still Steve Redgrave

Seconded.

I still tear up at that moment in the Sydney Games when they cross the line, because that was something that none of us had really dared to believe would happen *again*.

[mmichelle]

I agree. In terms of sheer medals won, Phelps is undoubtedly the greatest Olympian ever, but that's not all that matters to me. I find so much more admirable the accomplishments of people who have gone through hardships, or been perpetual silver medalists, and yet keep coming back and giving it their all and demonstrating that basic respect of the Olympic Games. I think Michael Phelps is great and I'm thrilled for him, and there's no denying how momentous his achievement was, but he's not going on top of my list.

multi-sport athletes

[techiebloke]

Rebecca Romero got a gold (for cycling) and a silver (for rowing). But not at the same games; the silver was in 2004 and the gold was Sunday.

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[cadetsandkings]

YES, this. :):)