UNSINKABLE AMERICAN POOL STAR

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The world is widely looking to an American water bullet phenomenon Michael Phelps.Before he became magnificent in an Olympic history,Michael Phelps threw screaming fit terrified of putting his face in the water accordingly.From great things start from small beginnings,he swam to ties Olympic record holder Mark Spitz.
Phelps is the greatest swimmer of all time and the greatest Olympian of all time.In the sport of swimming,he's the talk of the town and the center of the Water Cube were world's media glued on him.

"At 15 he became the youngest person to hold a world record and also the youngest male in 68 years to be selected for the US Olympic Swimming team.Extraordinary in the water,Phelps has an ordinary boy-next-door persona outside the pool.He does nothing to hide his affection for his mother,Debbie who follows him all his meets.He loves hip-hop music,video games and watches DVD's endlessly while relaxing between races.He has a gigantic appetite,eating industrial quantities of food to fuel his exertions and relishes the company of friends."-Reuters

Eight gold medals in eight events and seven world swimming records made him to be a god in Olympia.


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BEIJING OLYMPIC FASHION PARADE

Despite of the rallies and group of lefties gathering around Beijing shouting against the Summer Olympics...still the show must go on.
The parade was filled with different luminous colors wore by athletes from different countries.Just like the usual and traditional formal attire,this time the transformation of athletes costume had turned out to be fashionable and colorful..down to surfing board,from leather shoes to sandals.


The Spanish women's bright yellow jackets matched their enthusiam.


The Spanish men stood out in glowing red suits and matching shoes.


The Germans were also decked out in grey and white. The water polo accessories were unofficial.


Team Great Britain arguably had the best uniforms of the night: simple navy suits with white jackets and matching belts


Team USA looked dapper in their navy Ralph Lauren sportcoats and white berets.


The Swiss channeled a skateboarder look.


The Georgian delegation kept cool in all white.


Team Netherlands' orange ties popped against their grey suits.


Philippines' Olympic team follow their national flag-bearer Manny Pacquiao during the opening ceremony...of course the simplest and smallest team...our very own.
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BEIJING-2008 OLYMPIC GAMES

The world is frenzied just to witness the opening of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games this Friday.I,myself is pretty much excited too since I'm fond to liking of watching Olympic Games.My heart is always hoping to see Filipino athletes to get the gold(at least) and make our country proud.
Can't keep my fingers crossed tightly but closing my hands instead begging the Supreme Being to bless our athletes throughout the events.
Let's support our very own..let's keep on praying for them with the hope they can make it...though the competitions is tough.