MICHAEL PHELPS
Roger Maris
Winning the most gold medals in the olympics. That is, until Michael Phelps came along and beat his record.
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Michael H. Phelps
There is not a good answer to this question. Unless, you give a specific event that you want to know about. Because Michael did beat Spitz's record in '08. But they, for the most part are equal competitors!
Mark Spitz
He needs to win eight gold medals. The previous record is seven gold medals set by Mark Spitz, also on team USA. Right now Phelps has a record of 11 olympic gold medals.
Roger Maris
The person's record that Brian Lara beat was Matthew Haydens. The record was for the highest score ever recorded in the game of cricket.
Mark Spitz is one of the best ever mens swimmer. He won eleven Olympic gold medals. He did this through old fashioned physical training and natural abilities unlike contemporary swimmers like Micheal Phelps.THIS IS THE RIGHT ANSWER:Dood, Mark Spitz did win 11 gold medals, all together! Michael Phelps holds the record of 8 gold medals, Spitz did hold the record of 7, but Michael Phelps beat it, so Phelps is the best Swimmer ever.PS. Michael Phelps holds more WR's than you can count, its not all about the golds either its also about WR's and times. Phelps demolished Spitz 100 fly(Spitz-54.27) (Phelps-49.82)Your Welcome by: SwimChamp
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