Originally Posted By: IvyLeague
Originally Posted By: klydon1
I'm happy for Phelps finishing his olympic career in style. I don't understand why so many sports show heads felt the need to criticize him by claiming Carlm Lewis is a better olympian (said by Tony Kornheiser) or that Phelps falls far below the list of the world's 100 greatest athletes (said by Skip Bayless). Why are we even having these conversations now, if at all. It seems like petty attempts to minimalize his accomplishments.


What is it now, 21 medals? There's not even a debate.


22 with 18 gold and he's not in the top 100 lol.