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Being compared to Ian Thorpe, that could be one of the greatest compliments you could ever get in swimming - being compa
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"Being compared to Ian Thorpe, that could be one of the greatest compliments you could ever get in swimming - being compared to him and Mark Spitz"

- Michael Phelps

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This quote by Michael Phelps speaks to the immense regard and adoration he has for 2 of the greatest swimmers of all time, Ian Thorpe and Mark Spitz. Phelps is suggesting that being compared to either of these 2 swimmers is one of the highest compliments a swimmer can receive. Thorpe and Spitz have actually both achieved amazing success in the sport, with Thorpe winning five Olympic gold medals and Spitz winning seven. They have both set numerous world records and have been inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Phelps himself is among the most decorated swimmers in history, having actually won 28 Olympic medals, including 23 gold. He is well aware of the legacy that Thorpe and Spitz have left and recognizes that being compared to them is a fantastic honor.

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Michael Phelps This quote is written / told by Michael Phelps somewhere between June 30, 1985 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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