Michael Phelps has won his 1st gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic games! Phelps won the gold in the 400 meter individual medley and set a new world record time of 4:03.84. In the stands, during the race, was none other than President George W. Bush! Bush was happily waving the American flag and accompanied by the first lady, his daughter Barbara, and his father (a former U.S. President). Phelps said, "I looked up he waved the flag and nodded his head. That was a pretty cool feeling to have the President say congratulations and have him in the crowd." Congratulations to Michael Phelps! 1 down 7 to go... Do you think that Phelps will be able to achieve the title of the 1st Olympian to win 8 gold medals in 1 Olympic game?! Post your thoughts under "comments."
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Go USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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