With President Bush cheering on from the stands - U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps best his own previous world mark of 1.41 seconds for the 400 individual medley in swimming - and subsequently swam on to win his first Gold Medal in Beijing.
In 2004, the handsome jock won six gold medals and two bronze honors in the Athens competitions.
Now, at the start of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Michael Phelps has snatched up a golden opportunity to top a 7 Gold Medal Record set by Mark Spitz (Munich 1972).
Early on - Phelps confessed the medley was his biggest challenge in an individual event - but that hurdle is behind him now.
The likable athlete didn't feel so confident in the first 200 - especially in view of the fact - a handful of the swimmers were all bunched up. So, at that juncture, the celebrated swimmer threw himself into high gear.
Eyewitnesses marvelled at what a powerhouse he was as he blew the last 200 meters away.
When he nabbed the Gold, and popped out of the water, the crowd roared.
Phelps pointed both index fingers sky high, then pumped up his fist.
A blur of red white and blue screamed back at him as fans ecstatically waved the American Flag from the stands.
Although the American Anthem started up a bit garbled at first, the message was loud and clear.
It was a great moment for the Golden Boy - Michael Phelps - and the United States Olympic Team.
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