The Olimpian Who Won 8 Gold Medals in Beijing Olympics

HE IS MICHAEL PHELPS, an American Swimmer.
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Phelps won 8 gold medals in 3 different distances(100m,200m & 400m), 4 different disciplines(freestyle,butterfly,breast & back stroke) and category(singles and relay). That happens in the on going olympic event in Beijing China. The event would last until August 24, 2008. And at this very early point of time he already have it.
Is Michael Phelps the greatest Olympian ever?

Anyway, an update for our counrty's standing, we still don't have the beijing medals.


While on the top 5 are the following:


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