Русская версияPhelps beat six more world records in Beijing; the US and China
continue to dominate the medals table overall.
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Phelps did the backstroke leg of the 400-meter medley
The hosts won four more golds with success in the women's
gymnastics team event, women's weightlifting, men's synchronised
diving and women's shooting.
China now has 17 golds, seven ahead of second-placed USA, whose 10
golds include the five Phelps has now won in Beijing.
The American superstar became the all-time leading Olympian in a
world record time in the men's 200 meter butterfly and then led the
US 4x200 meter relay team into a new dimension in the sport.
His 11th gold medal lifted him two clear atop the all-time list,
past Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, Finnish athlete Paavo Nurmi,
US swimmer Mark Spitz and US athlete Carl Lewis, who all have nine.
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Preparation is everything: Phelps warms up
Phelps said the realization that he had made history left him
speechless.
"Growing up, all I wanted to do was become an Olympian.
And now to
be the leading Olympian. Well, I suppose that's a pretty cool title
to have."
Phelps is on track for his target of eight gold medals at a single
Olympics, which would beat the record of seven currently held by
former US swimmer Mark Spitz.
(Deutsche Welle)
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