We all remember how, during the 2012 London Olympics, swimmer Michael Phelps made history by becoming the greatest medal winner in Olympic history. It was without question one of the greatest achievements in sports history. What was interesting to me, however, was a television piece that was done on Phelps’ physiology. Sports medicine folks said…
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God is good, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. On Sports Spectrum, special guests underscore this biblical truth. Hear from NBC Sunday Night Football studio analyst, Tony Dungy, former NFL wide receiver Don Beebe, and former Olympic swimmer Josh Davis, as they remember God’s goodness in tough seasons of their lives. That’s this edition…
Read More »The year 2012 will be an Olympic year, with the greatest athletes in the world converging on London for what, every 4 years, is one of the greatest spectacles in sports. As I look forward to the London Games, my mind goes back to the 2008 Olympics, where American swimmer Michael Phelps made history by…
Read More »If you were to use a computer to design the perfect body type for competitive swimming—you would end up with something eerily similar to Michael Phelps.
Read More »World records were shattered as the USA dominated in swimming over the weekend. Erin Popovich , Miranda Uhl, Jessica Long and Rudy Garcia-Tolson are all gold medal winners. These sports stories and other highlights from Beijing will keep you up to date.
Read More »US Swimmer Michael Phelps swims towards Olympic greatness. Sports Spectrum’s Mark Freested joins us from Beijing to talk about this historical moment.
Read More »In the Men’s 100m Backstroke Final won a bronze medal. Thursday Hayden finished third in the Men’s 200m Backstroke Semifinal. Can Hayden win another medal for the Australians?
Read More »It’s being called an instant classic, unbelievable, thrilling, breath taking and world record setting. The U-S Men’s 4x100m free relay team taking gold in Beijing.
Read More »Listen to the incredible story of Lopez Lomong, the Sudanese refugee as the USA flag bearer in Friday’s opening ceremony at the 2008 Olympics. You will also hear from Michael Phelps as he is anticipating the start of the swimming competition.
Read More »Four time gold medalist John Naber is count down the days till the USA competes for more than gold in Beijing. John Naber offers advice for today’s Olympic swimmers.
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