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.
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2012 Olympics — Michael Phelps and the greatest ever debate - ESPN
Spectacular, yes. Dominating, yes. GOAT, uh no.