As expected, there are plenty of Michael-Phelps-didn’t-really-win-that-race conspiracy theories abounding today. Some guy even went to the trouble of purchasing www.001ofasecond.com last night so that he could discuss the conspiracy between Michael Phelps and OMEGA clocks and whatever else.
But here’s a photo from Sports Illustrated showing the last instant of the race. As you can see, Phelps has his hand on the wall, while Milorad Cavic is thisclose to the wall but not touching it.
Phenomenal.
Thanks Claire!
love him!
Thanks Beet. I hadn’t seen that photo before. The overhead shots and tv coverage really make you think, but this definitely shows he won.
so i read your blog.. and the tv’s on, and a michael phelps commerical comes on.. so i thought of you and wanted to share since you’re so obessesed.
These show the opposite:
http://www.001ofasecond.com/frame-licious.jpg
http://www.001ofasecond.com/cavic-beats-phelps-final.jpg
Beet, I’m sorry, I just… gahhhh… I know you made the right call.
Beet, you GOTTA check out the Lopez Brothers. So HOT!
I see two the men touching the wall…
So tired of hearing you Yanks brag about the olympics. You can have the Olmpics, I’ll keep my universal healthcare, gun control, and low crime rate.
Yeah, it was an optical illusion that he came from behind to touch a fraction of a second before. because we all wanted it to be. Come on. He did come back from 7th at the turn and caught up with the guy. Michael did that. Not the lane. Not the clock. Michael and that amazing body.
And Michael Phelps was awarded an extra $1 million bonus from Speedo for his win. That’s motivation enough.
I don’t hear any bragging. Maybe you’re just jealous because it’s so effing cold up there.
AndreaF. Those show nothing of the sort. The first photo is before either swimmer touched the wall. The guy who lost was gliding, the guy who won was in mid stroke (body and arms moving faster and he’s actually about 4 or 5 inches closer to the wall than the loser).
The photos from the TV screen capture are of purposely low quality (who takes photos of TV screens instread of recording from the TV?) They tell nothing because you can not see where anyone is in relation to the wall.
Not to mention, the Serbians admitted defeat after reviewing the footage.
Also, there’s another flaw in the photos in that they don’t show the frames before or after.
The only clear photo at the moment of touching the wall is the one above that show Phelps fingers are past the wall, while the other guys aren’t there yet.
Asta you know so little about the world don’t you?
Many American cities are parallel or even north of where I live in Canada. for instance all of Montana, North Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, and Minnesota is further north.
Michael Phelps rocks!! However, if he is asked the question “How do you feel about….” whatever – how do you think he feels Bob Costas??!! He feels friggin great. Obviously!! Let him just be quiet, close his mouth and admire that body, preferably in a low slung speedo. Thank you.
BTW – I have friends who are Canadian. The beer up there is wicked expensive!!! What’s up with that??! Plus, they have tons of people immigrate there from India.
Michael won. Period. Everyone else is just jealous that they’re not him. Because he’s so hot and your not.
donkey, do you have a room for rent in your house? because i’m sick of all this go u.s.a. crap too. (i normally would just avoid it but my daughter has been watching the olympics for like 12 hours a day)
but do you live in a french speaking area? because it is a shame that i took 5 years of french but have never used it outside of french class. if i’d have taken spanish i could totally use it to get a better job, mais tout les monde est sage apres les coup, non?
Half of my family is from Canadia, so don’t assume anything, dear DP. I am up to snuff on my geography. Those northern US states are effing cold, too, and I would not be caught dead in them. Maybe Washington, but only because I hear Seattle is a decent place to visit.
I know it’s difficult because it’s online, but just assume everything I say to you is with an amused, endearing tone. You provide some much needed controversy and intelligence on this site. And I enjoy baiting you. You so rarely bite.
Canadia? Really? They have sensors on the ridge of the pool. Thats how they instantly have confimation of the win. That beautiful sexy win.
Cool Pic.
Canadia. More fun to say than Canada!
Canada, Amercia’s hat.
If I wore a tshirt that said that (America’s hat), to Canada, would I get beat up? I bet not, because there is NO CRIME. JUST BUNNIES AND CANDY.
he did win don’t be freakin’ retarded