was anyone surprised by the men's 4x100 im relay results? didn't think so. we americans ARE pretty amazing. however, i was a bit confused when piersol (was it piersol or hansen?) said that the phelpsian feat was even more impressive than 7 tour de france wins. um, not quite. and not to discredit phelps in any way (i DO love him more than any other olympian), but 7 straight years of 21 days covering 2235 miles (many of them mountainous) with nothing between you and the asphalt but a 15lbs piece of carbon is nearly impossible to overtake as "the greatest athletic event in history." i just simply cannot believe anyone will be able to duplicate EITHER performance in the near or distant future. way to go, america!
thank you, si, for allowing me to borrow your vault issue cover of phelps AND armstrong. i love you, si! (even if you did sever ties with my man rick reilly and steve russon. i miss those guys.)
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