“Michael Won, People Just Can’t Take It”: Unearthed Michael Phelps Controversy Receives Wide Support From Sports World

Michael Phelps, a name synonymous with fame and success. He had an illustrious career in swimming, garnering a record of Olympic medals. Nevertheless, along with fame and success, the Baltimore Bullet has also been the subject of several conjectures in his metier. However, among all the parleys, the one race, in particular, stands out as the most controversial of Phelps’ career.

At the Beijing Olympics, during a stroke, Phelps found himself in fierce competition with a Serbian swimmer, Milorad Cavic. The race ended with a breathtaking finish from Phelps, but as soon as the race ended, there was confusion and debate about who truly won. Years later, as an old video resurfaces on YouTube of the same incident, fans rally behind Phelps, asserting his rightful victory.

The Controversial Race

In the midst of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Phelps was making and breaking records, and he was on his way to his 8th gold medal in the event to create history and capture the world’s attention. However, the 100-meter butterfly stroke became the center of controversy. As soon as the athletes dived in the pool, Milorad Cavic of Serbia took an early lead, and Phelps was in 7th place until the first 50 meters, but Phelps surged forward during the finish of the race, resulting in a neck-and-neck battle.

When the race concluded, the confusion ignited over who touched the finishing pad first. After intense scrutiny, Phelps was ultimately declared the winner, cementing this race as one of the most contentious of his career, decided by a mere one hundredth of a second. 15 years have passed since this incident, and there has been debate amongst the fans about who was the actual winner of that race. Recently, a video of this race surfaced again, and fans couldn’t hold it back but to share their views on the video.

Resurfaced Video and Fan Reactions

This old footage is shared by theswammers channel and it is reigniting the passion and support for Phelps. Fans flocked to share their reactions and defend his victory. One commenter adamantly stated, “He finished first, fair and square. Yes, it was a close race, but the touchpad never lies.” Another fan passionately wrote, “Michael won, people just can’t take it. Michael hit the buzzer with incredible speed and faster than Cavic.” Supporters expressed their unwavering belief in Phelps’ prowess, commenting “Michael Phelps is the G.O.A.T and they can’t admit he’s the GOAT.”

Phelps’ controversial win still evokes strong emotions among fans. One fan provided a technical explanation, stating, “No, he actually finished first because the touchpad can’t be swayed by fast-moving water from the extra stroke. It seems he finished second, but the other guy’s hands are in a different spot underwater than it appears from above water.”

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One of them shared one identical incident in Tokyo Olympics in 2021 ans commented “Michael won the race. This is all about who stop the clock fast. Same thing happened in Tokyo 2021 in women 100 fly final.” The resilience of Phelps’ fanbase showcases the enduring admiration and respect for his achievements,as following the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he certainly solidified his status as an iconic figure in the world of swimming.

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