What a start to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and it’s only Day 6!

As Datepad continues it’s quest for Internet Dating Gold (Queue the bong) I thought it would be poignant to discuss the amazing story that is Michael Phelps. While most of the discussions surrounding the Olympics has been around China’s human rights record, the insane air pollution and of course China’s dominance a top the podium for me Phelps’ performance in the pool is the big story.

Let’s talk about the numbers first and let’s keep in mind these are going to change fast so before you comment please take a look at the post date and time.

He has already won 5 gold medals and while winning them broke 5 world records. He now has a total of 11 gold medals and 13 medals overall to date. He is on route to winning a record 8 gold medals at this Olympics alone breaking what has seemed like an unbreakable record of 7 gold’s set by Mark Spitz.

What truly amazes me Michael is only 23 he will compete in at least one more Olympiad. The all time record for medals at the Olympics is Larissa Latynina of the former Soviet Union she won 9 Gold and a total of 18 medals. Phelps will be at 16 when the Beijing Olympics are over he will, assuming setbacks happen, surpass her amazing record in London UK.

Michael Phelps could easily be the greatest athlete ever to compete in the Olympics.