Phelps' historic 8th gold

Michael Phelps of the US (R) is congratulated after winning his eighth gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing on August 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)Read More

This combination of photos shows United States' Michael Phelps holding each of his eight gold medals after (Top L-R) the 400m individual medley, 4 x 100m freestyle relay, 200m freestyle, 200m butterfly, (Bottom L-R) 4 x 200m freestyle relay, 200m individual medley, 100m butterfly and the 4x100-meter medley relay at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. (AP Photo)Read More

Michael Phelps reacts as he wins 7th Gold in the final of the men's 100-meter butterfly during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) Read More

Michael Phelps of the U.S. holds up his 7th Gold medal for the men's 100m butterfly swimming final at the National Aquatics Center during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 16, 2008. (Reuters/David Gray) Read More

Michael Phelps acquired 6th Gold medal in men's 200m individual medley swimming final at the National Aquatics Center during the Beijing 2008 Olympic on Friday, August 15, 2008. (Reuters/David Gray) Read More