USA swimmer Michael Phelps, the ‘Golden Boy,’ continued his swim towards eight gold medals in Beijing by winning the Men’s 200 Meter Freestyle. Phelps cruised to victory winning by a complete body length and set the world record in the process.

1. Michael Phelps (USA) 1:42:96
2. Park Tae Hwan (Korea) 1:44:85
3. Peter Vanderkaay (USA) 1:45:14

Three down, five to go for Michael! The victory comes after last night’s miraculous team victory in the Men’s 4×100 Freestyle Relay. He has also already won the 400m Freestyle.

2008 Beijing Gold Medal Checklist for Phelps

• 400-Meter Individual Medley – GOLD
• 4×100- Meter Free Relay – GOLD
• 200-Meter Freestyle – GOLD
• 200-Meter- Butterfly – GOLD
• 4×200-Meter Free Relay – GOLD
• 200-Meter Individual Medley – GOLD
• 100-Meter Butterfly – GOLD
• 4×100-Meter Medley Relay – GOLD

More Photos of Record Setting Olympian Michael Phelps

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