Aussie Swimmer Says Phelps Was “Lucky"
30/08/2008 07:12
SYDNEY, Australia - Mistakes by his rivals helped American Michael Phelps win eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, Australian swimmer Eamon Sullivan said Friday.
Sullivan, who broke the world 100-metre freestyle record in the semifinals at Beijing but finished second in the final, said Phelps was able to break Mark Spitz's record of seven golds at one Olympics through good fortune and some small errors by rivals.
"There was an element of luck," Sullivan said.
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
Jealousy will never get you anywhere. Phelps was lucky alright, pffft!