Michael Phelps has the opportunity to surpass Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals at one Olympics.

Michael Phelps — Eight Golds in Beijing

The 'Aquaman' has been stalking medals since he first appeared in the pool at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. A brief history of Phelps at the Games.

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