Michael Phelps became a professional swimmer at the age of 16 and has been breaking records ever since. He currently holds world records in the 200 freestyle, 200 butterfly, and the 200 and 400 individual medley.
Phelps had a stellar performance at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens where he received 8 medals. He hopes to replicate his past successes during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, he has not yet decided which events he will be competing in because the order of the events at the Olympics will play a factor in his decision and that information has not yet been disclosed.
It is projected that many swimming records will be broken during the 2008 Olympic Games due in part to the high-tech racing suits manufactured by TYR Sport and Speedo. These suits have special features and are being worn by many of the contenders in this year's Olympic Games. Infact, Speedo's LZR racer has been worn for 38 of the 42 world records that have broken since mid-February when the suit first appeared.
What do you think about these new swimsuits? What do you know about Michael Phelps? Do you expect him to perform as well during the Beijing Olympics as he has in the past?
What do you think about these new swimsuits? What do you know about Michael Phelps? Do you expect him to perform as well during the Beijing Olympics as he has in the past?
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