How can Phelps make this any clearer?
Im done, he said.
Yeah, but seriously.
Im satisfied, Phelps said.
Whatever he wants to!
I think thats the point.
I love seeing the smile he gets on his face talking about 15-year-old gold medalist Katie Ledecky.
(Its there again when Lauer brings her up.)
I assume because it makes him feel more like Rocky.
It really does look like something out ofRocky IV.
It was crazy, Rowdy Gaines told me before heading to London call the Olympics.
Hes transcended the sport, no doubt.
Are we ever gonna be football, or baseball, or basketball, the big three?
But I think he has changed our sport….
He hostedSaturday Night Livefor cryin out loud.
Thats something we should appreciate and be on the edge of our seat every time we watch him swim.
Watch it happen in the video below, around 1:30.
(And then enjoy some pyrotechnics!
I just have to accept that once every four years, Ill regret never having seen Phelps swim in-person.
To quote Phelps quoting Dr. Seuss on Twitter, Dont cry because its over.
Smile because it happened.
Reading tweets announcing its his nap time.
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