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So, for school I had to write an article for math class. It's pretty shity considering I wrote it in one class period and had to focus on other things than what I really wanted to write about, but here it is:
When he was younger, Michael Phelps barely ever thought of swimming. The only thought it ever crossed his mind was when, it involved his sister, who swam. He was always more interested in other sports like lacrosse or baseball. But, being the youngest he wanted to do what his older sisters did. So, he tried swimming. He was eleven, then.
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I've been coaching for a long time (but in a different sport.) I have a lot of experience in the national arena, and have seen a lot of great athletes.
Is Michael Phelps one of the best, or overhyped?
Granted, TV coverage in the US tends to promote then tear down, and that is (sadly) a part of our culture. But when you look at how many people have accomplished what Phelps has done (answer = one), there really IS only one conclusion.
Well, you can't land Barack Obama every week . Still, putting Anderson Cooper in a pool to race Michael Phelps seems a tad Today Show for 60 Minutes , no? . And it was enough to earn 60 Minutes a bronze .
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