Thank You for the Legend, Michael Phelps
Thank You Michael Phelps for a once in a lifetime experience to see an athletic event that will live forever in our memories. What seems to make your historic event extra special is the way you have conducted yourself with the extra attention and media poured upon you throughout the Olympics in Beijing. It would have been very easy to be flashy and arrogant - you were none of that.
You will inspire generations to set goals, work hard, and overcome adversity in a respectable fashion.
I see how Mark Spitz has continued his own class act since his grand achievement and expect you to follow in his footsteps with an inspirational speaking circuit. It's a great responsibility and not always easy, but I'm trust you got what it takes.
There were many, many great events at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, but nothing matches the history you created. So thanks again for showing us that the seemingly impossible can happen - never give up - A true Legend.
Posted at 01:38AM Aug 23, 2008 by Stephen Staso in General | Comments[0]