1. That the sport of swimming uniquely offers an orgy of medal possibilities found nowhere else in the Olympics ought to make us look a little deeper to compare excellence in swimming to, say, track and field, where it’s literally not possible, considering the varied skill sets required, to compete in seven or eight events.

    2012 Olympics — Michael Phelps and the greatest ever debate - ESPN

    Spectacular, yes. Dominating, yes. GOAT, uh no.

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