Phelps is an American swimmer who, at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, broke the record for the number of gold medals won at a single Olympics. He won a gold medal in every one of his eight events, setting world records in seven of the races. His eight gold medals surpassed American swimmer Mark Spitz's seven-gold performance at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Phelps also won six gold and two bronze medals in Athens in 2004. His total Olympic medal count is second only to the 18 won by what athlete? Discuss (http://forum.thefreedictionary.com/postst18148_Michael-Phelps-Wins-Record-Breaking-Eight-Gold-Medals--2008-.aspx)
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