Phelps vs. Lochte

                                  Michael Phelps 

Michael Phelps is the best swimmer to jump in the pool. Michael had worked every day in the pool for the last four years. Out of his twenty-two medals eighteen are gold, two silver, and two bronze. In 2008 Beijing Michael broke Mark Spitz's record from six gold medals in one Olympic to seven gold medals. Clearly, America's best swimmer is Michael Phelps.

                                                 Ryan Lochte

Arguably, Ryan Lochte is one of America's best swimmer's. Everyone (well most) people believe that Ryan Lochte never will, or never has been as good as Michael Phelps. Ryan has won eleven Olympic gold medals. That is half of Michael Phelps medals! This means that Michael had won at least two more medals then him at a single Olympics. Out of his eleven medals five are gold. He had won two gold in the 2012 Olympics in London. Therefore, Ryan is the second best swimmer in America.

                                   Chart

Phelps	Lochte
22 Olympic medals	11 Olympic medals
first Olympics age 15	first Olympics 19
18 gold medals	6 gold medals
first Olympics year 2000	first Olympics year 2004
6 world records	4 world records
7 medals in a single Olympic game	5 medals in a single Olympic game

Top Five Swimmers of the Year!

Top female swimmers of the year	Top male swimmers of the year
2012: Missy Franklin	2012: Michael Phelps
2011: Rebecca Soni	2011: Ryan Lochte
2010: Rebecca Soni	2010: Ryan Lochte
2009: Ariana Kukors / Rebecca Soni	2009: Michael Phelps
2008: Natalie Coughlin	2008: Michael Phelps
2007: Katie Hoff	2007: Michael Phelps

Comment who you like better! MIchael Phelps or Ryan Lochte?



Sources/refrences:
http://ryanseacrest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/phelps-lochte-600x400.jpg
http://www.biography.com/people/michael-phelps-345192
http://www.biography.com/people/ryan-lochte-20839841

Mark Spitz

                               Mark Spitz

Today's topic of the week is going to be about the one and the only Mark Spitz! As we all should know, Mark Spitz was the first Michael Phelps. ( Well actually Mark Spitz comes first and Michael Phelps was the second Mark Spitz) Mark Spiz had seven gold medals in one Olympics!


                                                       Early Life

Mark was born on, February 10 th 1950 in, Modesto, California. His full name given from birth is, Mark Andrew Spitz. Mark's family is Jewish and his grandparents left Hungary after, world war II WW. His parents names are Arnold and Lenore (smith) Spitz. Before he was 10, he held 17 national age group records and had one world record. At the age 14 his family moved to Santa Clara to train with George F. Haines. During his fourth year at Santa Clara High school, Mark held every record in every stroke and distance.

                                             Swimming




Mark Spitz competed at both 1968 and 1972 Olympics. In 1972 he sat a world record for most gold medals received at an Olympic game. (seven gold medals) He set seven world records that year.  Unfortunately, Michael Phelps broke that record with eight gold medals, in 2008, Beijing. In 1999, ESPN, announced the 50 top athletes and Mark was the only aquatic one on that list. Sadly, he retired at the age 22.

                                            
                           Hall of Fame

Mark made the international, Jewish sports, United states, San Jose, Long beach, and Indiana University hall of fame.

Thank you for watching my blog on Mark Spitz!


Sources/refrences:
http://www.markspitzusa.com/images/spitz.jpg
http://www.olympicgamesonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/mark-spitz-7.jpg
http://www.biography.com/people/mark-spitz-9490898
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Spitz

Jessica Hardy

                                     Jessica Hardy



Today's topic of the week is going to be about Jessica Hardy.

                      Early Life

Her birthday is March 12, 1987. Her full name given from birth is Jessica Adele Hardy. She was born in Orange, California. The daughter of George Hardy and Denise Robinson. She is 6 full feet. Now isn't that tall?  Jess graduated in high school from, Wilson Classical High school in long beach, 2005. She attended University of California. She was nominated Swimming World's, female high school swimmer of the year, in years 2004 and 2005.


                                                        Swimming

In 2008 Jessica made the Olympics but, was accused of taking drugs to make her muscles look bigger. She was supposed to have a two year ban but after she explained to the judges the cut her one year. She currently has the world record for the 100 breast stroke, whose record was Leslie Jones before hand. She specializes in breaststroke and freestyle. She has won quite a few gold, silver and bronze medals.

Thank you for watching my blog on Jessica Hardy!






Sources/refrences:
http://i.usatoday.net/sports/_photos/2012/07/31/Jessica-Hardy-emotional-after-missing-Beijing-VP1VG665-x-large.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7xu87DT971raeg9ao1_r1_500.png
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Hardy
http://swimming.about.com/od/swimhistoryandstars/p/hardy.htm









                                          

Brendan Hansen

                                             Brendan Hansen 

              

                  Birthday, Age, and Family

Brendan Hansen was born on August 15, 1981. He was born in Havertown, Pennsylvaniya. He has one brother and sister. His sisters name is Megan Hansen and his brothers name is Sean Hansen. His moms name is Miriam and his dads name is Buzz Hansen. He is married to Martha Hansen. He currently 30 years old.

                                               Swimming

Brendan became the first American to simultaneously hold the 100meter and 200meter breaststroke world records. In 2000 Brendan missed the Olympics in the 100 meter and 200 meter breaststoke by a total time of 0.8 second-margin. In 2004, Brendan won three medals in Athens, Greece. He also broke three world records in a span of 26 days. Wow! Now thats impressive. Won a gold medal in Beijing, being part of the 4x100 medlay relay team. In 2007 he was selected the team captain for World Championships in Melbourne, sadly caused to illness he had to withdraw. In honer to the Olympics on his left shoulder there is there is a tattoo, with the Olympic symbol.




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Sources/refrences:
http://assets-s3.usmagazine.com/uploads/assets/articles/54238-olympic-swimmer-brendan-hansen-is-expecting-a-baby/1342209827_brendan-467.jpg
http://linapps.s3.amazonaws.com/linapps/photomojo/lintvnews.com/photos/2012/06/g3294-us-olympic-swimming-trials/66455-brendan-hansen-5f591.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Hansen
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1277339-brendan-hansen-usa-swim-team-captain-brings-home-a-medal-from-lane-8