Of Phelpsian pheats and other Olympic wonders

They said it couldn't be done.  With three relays on which he had to rely on others to help with the gold count, Michael Phelps swam into history and the heart of America, and the world, with eight gold medals.  Mark Spitz's record held for 36 years.  In 1972 he set the record, which few doubted would ever be broken.  Eight medals in one Olympic games?  Impossible.

( It's the Olympics, man, they only come every four years! )

Well, we'll finish out the week and see what happens.  Here's to the games!