Phelps will be competing against other Americans?

Question

in a half hour. If it looks like they are going beat Phelps, do you think they will slow down, since they and everyone wants Phelps to get 8 golds. If they were to beat Phelps, other Americans will be mad at them. They keep saying on TV 8 gold, 8 gold.

Answer 1

If someone was in the lead, I find it hard to believe they'd give up their gold medal chance so some wonderboy can win. It would be the pinacle of their career to win the gold medal. They're doing it for their country as well, f*ck what everyone else thinks, you've got gold who cares about them? And if americans really were mad at them, I find that extremely sad. Winning isn't everything.

Answer 2

It will be hard for Phelps to win, but I think he can. And no I don't think Ryan will slow down.

Answer 3

No, absolutely not. If Americans are one thing above all else, it is competitive. If he gets beat it is because someone swims faster. Period. This is the Olympics! These people dont train their whole lives to give it up for another!

Answer 4

I am sure a lot will say that...but single events like that one are what these kids have been training for their whole lives...chances are they will never get another shot at an Olympic gold medal...I think every swimmer in the pool, regardless of country is going to try their very best to win.