Introducing The World's New #1 Celebrity: Michael Phelps

 

Published 8/17/2008 at Latest News on omg!

BEIJING, China -- Michael Phelps is the world's biggest celebrity right now, after going 8 for 8 in '08 -- winning a record 8 gold medals in swimming for the U.S. at the Beijing Olympic Games. "This is everything I've ever wanted to do, and everything I've ever dreamed of," Phelps told NBC's Bob Costas in an interview at the Water Cube following his race. "I've had the best week of my life." More details on Michael's winning relay... inside! (link)

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