Yes Spitz was great. But I think that Phelps’ performances are already greater whether he wins 8 golds or not. The level of competition from around the word is much greater today in 2008 than it was in 1972. There are many more countries who are serious about swimming. In 1972 you had the United States and Australia winning almost every event. Today we have tremendous competition from all over the world. The Chinese are very good was well as the South Koreans and the Japanese. Also the countries in Europe are much stronger in swimming than they were in 1972.
I agree. I posted the info from an informational stand point. Not as Spitz’s agent. : )