Michael Phelps Interview - His 8 Gold Medals, Support & Motivation in Beijing - 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics

After surpassing Mark Spitz' performance of winning seven Gold medals in one Olympic Games with eight of his own, Michael Phelps says that he is ready to get more gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.

During the interview, Michael Phelps discusses his 8 Gold Medals, the USA Swim Team, his support and motivation in Beijing.

Michael Phelps on Surpassing Mark Spitz & Motivation

 

Michael Phelps' 8 Gold Medals

 

Between the Athens and Beijing Summer Olympics, Michael Phelps has now won a total of 16 Olympic swimming medals.

In addition to the 8 gold medals at the Beijing Summer games, Michael Phelps won six gold and two bronze medals at the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics.

Michael Phelps 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Accomplishments

Individual Swimming Events

    - 400 meter individual medley (Time: 4:03.84 World Record)

    - 100 meter butterfly (Time: 50.58 Olympic Record)

    - 200 meter butterfly (Time: 1:52.03 World Record)

    - 200 meter individual medley (Time: 1:54.23 World Record)

    - 200 meter freestyle (Time: 1:42.96 World Record)

Team Swimming Events

    - 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay (Time: 6:58.56 World Record)

    - 4 x 100 meter medley relay (Time: 3:29.34 World Record)

    - 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay (Time: 3:08.24 World Record)

 

Between Athens & Beijing, Michael Phelps has won a total of 16 Olympic swimming medals.

In addition to the 8 gold medals at the Beijing Summer games, Michael Phelps won six gold and two bronze at the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics.

Michael Phelps Athens 2004 Olympics Acheivements

Individual Swimming Events

    - 400 meter individual medley Gold Medal

    - 100 meter butterfly Gold Medal

    - 200 meter butterfly Gold Medal

    - 200 meter individual medley Gold Medal

    - 200 meter freestyle Bronze Medal

Team Swimming Events

    - 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay Gold Medal

    - 4 x 100 meter medley relay Gold Medal

    - 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay Bronze Medal

Michael Phelps Beijing 2008 Gold Medals

Individual Swimming Events

    - 400 meter individual medley (Time: 4:03.84 World Record)

    - 100 meter butterfly (Time: 50.58 Olympic Record)

    - 200 meter butterfly (Time: 1:52.03 World Record)

    - 200 meter individual medley (Time: 1:54.23 World Record)

    - 200 meter freestyle (Time: 1:42.96 World Record)

Team Swimming Events

    - 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay (Time: 6:58.56 World Record)

    - 4 x 100 meter medley relay (Time: 3:29.34 World Record)

    - 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay (Time: 3:08.24 World Record)

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Michael Phelps on his 8 Gold Medals & Motivation - 2008 Summer Olympics