Tag: Mental focus
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My Top 25 Defining Sporting Moments of the Century — Part Two: Phelps in Beijing and Beyond
Part Two: A Sporting Milestone Redefining the Century In this second installment of our series detailing the top 25 defining sporting moments of the century, we begin with a moment that crystallized a generation’s pursuit of excellence: Michael Phelps’s eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It wasn’t just a haul of trophies; it…
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My Top 25 Defining Sporting Moments of the Century — Part Two: Phelps’ Beijing Glory (2008)
Part Two: A defining moment in Olympic history Continuing our journey through the most defining sporting moments of the century, Part Two spotlights Michael Phelps’s extraordinary feat at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Twelve days, ten events, and eight gold medals — a performance that didn’t just win medals, it redefined the benchmarks of athletic versatility,…