Why Ryan Lochte Will Have a Greater Legacy Than Michael Phelps: London 2012
Michael Phelps went 8-for-8 in Beijing, and he's accumulated 16 Olympic medals in his careerโ14 of which are gold.
With just three medals in London, he becomes the most decorated Olympian. Ever.
But, despite the accolades, Phelps will be fighting another swimmer for the headlines. That man is Ryan Lochte, an American and his teammate.
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The two will swim in a combined 12 eventsโone of those being a relay and two races head-to-head.
Bleacher Report and SwimSwam analyst Mel Stewartโa two-time Olympic gold medalist in his own rightโlooks ahead to project what each swimmer's legacy will be after London and beyond.
You'll be surprised by his answer.
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