2007-02-22 13:38:58 · 8 answers · asked by USC Fan 101 1 in Sports ➔ Olympics
Mark Spitz is very slightly better by a VERY thin margin since he got more golds than Phelps, but Phelps has matured since the 2004 Olympics, so I can't wait to see him explode in 2008. Being able to beat Spitz's number of medals in his second Olympics and placing fifth in 2000 at the age of 15 is phenomenal by all means. Did I also mention that he broke the world record 5 months after the 2000 Olympics? Mark Spitz, again, is still better since he won 7 golds DURING the Olympics, not by his feats outside of the Olympics.
2007-02-22 14:54:35 · answer #1 · answered by J Nig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say Fourth behind Johny Weissmuller (The original Tarzan)
Ian Thorpe 11 world records
Mark Spitz 7 gold medals
2007-02-23 13:28:08 · answer #2 · answered by bleacherbrat34 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say Ian James Thorpe from Australia also known as the Thorpedo or Thorpey,over Phelps.
2007-02-26 03:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by moglie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take Mark Spitz by just a fraction over Phelps. Close call though!
2007-02-22 13:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by TQTX37A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no jst 1 of the bst. id say 2nd best before him there was mark s. but mayb phelps can hit #1 in the next olympics
2007-02-23 06:00:23 · answer #5 · answered by his nena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically mark spitz is better because of his medals. i still have no clue how he did it with a mustach and no goggles. Michael is totally awesome though! ( And even though the thorpedo is awesome he dosnt have enough medals to pass those two!)
2007-02-25 14:30:30 · answer #6 · answered by This Girl :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's awesome but I'll take Mark Spitz (and his hairy head) any day.
2007-02-22 15:44:57 · answer #7 · answered by trombass08 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acceptable swimmer ever, yeah i do not study acceptable olympian ever. in swimming you get truly some possibilities to win medals in others, you both win or lose he's ******* astounding notwithstanding
2016-12-04 19:56:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋