Michael Phelps, Greatest Olympian Ever

Michael Phelps, Most decorated Olympian of all time. (22 total medals, 18 gold)

Michael Phelps is the Greatest Olympian of All time

Jamaica, Argentina, India, Iran, Czech Republic, North Korea, Mexico, and Egypt. What do these major countries all have in common? Less gold medals all-time than the great Michael Phelps. Surprised? Well I have a couple more statistics for you. The country of Mexico has had a whopping 21 total medals since 1988. Phelps has had 22 since 2004. You know that great country above America, Canada. Well since 1996 Canada has had a grand total of 13 gold medals. That is 5 less than the 18 golds Michael has garnered in that same time period. 

When Michael Phelps got out of the water in London for the last time there was a funny feeling in the air. The same as when Michael Jordan retired...the second time. Or when Ali hung up the gloves and when Gretzky took off the skates. As a fan we feel saddened to watch a great hang it up, but for the competitors in the respective sports, there is a sigh of relief. Now that Michael Phelps is done swimming, other people actually have a chance to win. There is now room for the next big star in swimming, and I'm anxious to see who it will be.


After looking over those statistics and witnessing his greatness over the past 3 Olympics, it is hard to not say he is the greatest Olympian of all time. If you believe there is anyone else that can be called the greatest olympian of all time, please comment and let me know.