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Speed by water and track
That is the debate
Though both captivate, mind-boggle, even inspire
You know, to be the best that you can be
A world champion, an Olympic champion
Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt
Fast vs. fast
Phelps, the water machine
Bolt, the lightening fast human
Both world-record holders, makers of highlight reels
As well as distinguished gentlemen of different countries
Phelps and his eight gold medals, an American legend
Bolt of Jamaica, the fastest man on earth, winner of the 100 and 200-meter dashes in Beijing
Showmen for sure, two of the best of all-time
Certainly the best of these 2008 Olympics
Time won’t prove otherwise
Whether we win the gold medal in men’s and women’s basketball
Collect boxing golds
Somehow hold off China in the medal count
No, the stories of all stories has been Phelps and Bolt
Speed by water and track
Both great, both unlikely to ever be forgotten
Who’s better?
Debatable, no doubt
But what’s not debatable is that America and the world were treated to thrilling and brilliant performances by both multiple-event champions
Speed by water and track
Speed that seemed to have no end
That left their foes overwhelmed and their countrymen overjoyed
Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt
The top two stars of the 2008 Beijing Games
Men that will never be forgotten.