Michael Phelps: The Most Decorated Olympian Ever

After winning two more medals today in the pool, Michael Phelps is now the most decorated Olympian of all time. When team mate Nathan Adrian touched the wall to clinch a United States victory in the men's 4x100m Medley, Phelps was awarded his 18th career gold medal, and 22nd medal overall. The 22 medals pass Soviet gymnast Larisa Latyninan for the most ever by an athlete, she had 18, and cap off an already stellar career for the American. In this post, I will discuss the amazing career of Michael Phelps.

London 2012 Opening Ceremonies

Coming into the Olympics this year, it was difficult to imagine that London England could top the spectacle that was the 2008 Beijing games. But after watching the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympiad earlier tonight, I think they did. Showcasing the history and modern culture of one of the most exciting nations on Earth, this ceremony was able to remind people that even through the economic uncertainty, there is hope. In the first of daily posts throughout the games, I will breakdown the ceremony and what lies ahead over the next 16 days.