Phelps writes Games gold history
Cheng Fei (center) and her teammates wave to supporters after winning the women's team gymnastics gold at the Olympics yesterday. Cheng fell from the balance beam but that did not stop the Chinese women from beating the US. Reuters |
He looked a bit uncomfortable at times yesterday. Perhaps because of the burden of Olympic history. Or, maybe his faulty goggles were to blame. But that was welcome, for he looked human, something the world needs to tell itself about a man who swims like a machine.
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