Would Phelps have been happier with 9 bronzes instead of his 8 golds?

Question

Because the US medals tables would count that as a greater achievement.

It's hilarious how the US has changed the way they do their rankings for this Olympics.

Answer 1

No, a true great would want to do their best. He was trying for Spitz' record after all.

Why all this harping on a medal tables, etc - who cares? Just enjoy the games.

Answer 2

I know, amen to that

Answer 3

no thats a stupid question

Answer 4

Man I love this question!!! You are a genius!

Answer 5

it should be gold lol  

Answer 6

LOL sore losers

Answer 7

Questions like thes need to stop its not really against the rules but the whiners and the anti whiners who make fun of Americans need to stop

And you do realize that in this case the gold was needed to break a record so thats the reason gold mattered....

Answer 8

Have they? That's sad. Maybe they're just keeping them brainwashed into thinking they're the greatest. The greatest what?  

Answer 9

hahah, if posting complaints about the gymnastics was an olympic event, the usa would win gold silver and bronze..EVERYTIME

Answer 10

Nope.  You can't say no to being #1 8 times as opposed to being #3 9 times.