Michael Phelps - Another Corporate-Owned Frankenstein?

DID MICHAEL PHELPS REALLY WIN THAT 7TH GOLD MEDAL AT THE 2008 BEIJING OLYMPICS

OR

WAS THIS A CONSPIRACY OF OLYMPIC PROPORTIONS?



BECAUSE A FUNNY THING HAPPENED IN THE WATER CUBE.



Background:

On August 15th a corporately-owned athlete by the name of Michael Phelps participated in a 100-meter Butterfly finals race at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He was heavy favorite to win this race, despite losing the same race in qualifying session against someone who is, in ignorant world we live in commonly refered to as "some guy", but who in the world of competitive swimming is actually the "********" by the name of Milorad Cavic. The world's media attention turned toward Phelps expecting him to tie Mark Spitz' 36-year-old record. But, as it turned out, Michael Phelps did not start this race as expected. At the 50-meter mark he was only 7th out of 8th participants. Milorad Cavic led the race from start to finish, including at the 50-meter mark. Toward the end of the race, it appeared that Phelps closed on Cavic's lead, but still could not manage to beat him. The eyes of all the spectators in the aquatic center in Beijing, as well as those millions around the world, clearly saw that Milorad Cavic has won the race. Televised replays from all the different angles, including the one from underwater cameras, clearly showed that Cavic was the fist one to touch the wall. Television replays also showed Michael Phelps' coach Bob Bowman disappointedly muttering: "He's got him." (meaning that Cavic beat Phelps). Phelps' own mother sitting in the audience in all her confusion raised two fingers in the air as if accepting that her son came in second. Even Phelps himself, in the fist couple of seconds after the finish, appeared to be subdued knowing/believing that he lost the race. But, something happened there, and the official timekeeper of the event OMEGA showed that Phelps supposedly won by 0.01 of a second. That is 100th part of one second, and the lowest margin of difference allowed in the official swimming contests.

001 OF A SECOND?

Yes, the underwater sensors of the official timekeeper of the event, the watchmaker Omega, have determined that Michael Phelps, has won this race by 0.01 of a second.

0.01 OF A SECOND?

Was this an ad for a watchmaker or what?

But the devil is indeed in the detail.

How is it that the official timekeeper of the event is the same company that sponsors Phelps since 2004? Isn't there a clear conflict of interest here? You know how deligthtfully messed up that is?? That's like having Tim Donaghy officiating in NBA games, and also placing bets on them. And why are leading FINA officials unashamedly and brazenly the biggest cheerleaders of Michael Phelps? We are not talking about NBC and other American-broadcasters who have clear interest in weaving the mythical narrative in their sickening quest for the largest share of ratings, and for purposes of appeasing (read: licking asses of) their advertisers (and therefore for their economical ends) who buy such ridiculously overpriced ad slots. We are not talking about millions of average American fans who are being assaulted by some of the biggest sport-related media hype in history (Hi Bob!). We are not talking about millions of biased American fans that only care that Phelps is an American who "kicks ass". We are not talking about millions of white Americans who rejoice and cherish the success and worldwide fame of an all-white athlete in a sport where speed, stamina and physical contributions are of outmost importance. Instead, we are talking about the officials of FINA, the supposedly neutral governing and regulating body of this sport. Think of the possibilities of inbreeding my friends. Shame on you FINA! Shame on you IOC!

Finally, we can't help but to spotlight the emotional immaturity of the man himself. After the race Michael Phelps commented how he found an extra motivation before the race in the Cavic's statements that it would be good for the sport of swimming if Phelps lost. Whaaaat? This implies that Phelps thinks that nobody should say anything? That nobody should have their own right to exist and win? That the competitors should say nothing and instead should simply bow in front of his hyped-up "majesty"? Sadly, like every other red-white-and-blue delusional outthere that believes everything he reads -- Michael Phelps, too -- exhibits symptoms of that infamous and stereotypical "ugly American" condition.

Finally, if you think this is just about one race in some stupid sport that nobody cares about, think again.

This is the end my friend. Dumbing down of America before the marketing and media and political gods is long complete. Knowingly or not we are in it just for the sake of chasing our own tails. Eating our own young. We are part of the societal and global loop structure that is larger than the capability of our individual comprehension of the matters that concern us and our well-beings. We are pre-wired, pre-programmed, and our basic emotions and life experiences are pre-determined. We are intellectual cyborgs that have inbred and self-mutated. Worst of all -- we come with no expiration date.

So rejoice away my friends, and look forward to another manufactured spectacle brought to you by the masters of the global loop whose unwitting part you are. No amount of Bob Costas-induced stupor will change that.

But until that time, WE DEMAND that FINA and IOC cease with the downright wrong practice of allowing athletes' sponsors, in individual sports, to also be the timekeepers of the events where those athletes appear. Not only is the potential abuse always present, but the whole thing is completely in contravention of the original aim of the Olympic games; which was a celebration of human spirit via achievements of the human body; as opposed to today's Olympic spirit which is nothing but a celebration of corporate greed and commercial excess by way of drugged-up individuals in their pursuit of hefty endorsements and 5 minutes of fame.

And, finally, WE also DEMAND that somebody in the U.S. organizes a swimmimg event which would feature another race just between Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic. But with a catch. That Phelps and Cavic be strictly forbidden for being personally paid for this event. Instead, their share of the proceeds should go to the charities of their choice. This race between the two swimmers would not only be a commercial success for its organizers and pay-per-view broadcasters (and it's all about $ isn't it,) but will also, perhaps, clear some doubt that was obviously raised in connection with the way how Phelps obtained his 7th gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Most importantly, by donating their fees from this event to the charities of their choice these athletes would contribute to the greater cause, which is probably something that is lacking from their agenda at the moment.

Facts:

* Milorad Cavic beats Michael Phelps (QUALIFYING SESSION) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Source: Reuters)

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Milorad Cavic beats Michael Phelps (FINALS SESSION) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Source: NBC)

* Photo finish freeze frame at the finals session speaks volumes. (Photo: Heinz Kluetmeier/SI)

* OMEGA is the official sponsor of Michael Phelps since 2004. (Source: OmegaWatches.com)

* What is that mysterious OMEGA "BLACK BOX"? And why does OMEGA use the word "compromising" in the same sentence? (Source: OmegaWatches.com)

* Michael Phelps in an OMEGA sponsored lane at the finish line next to Milorad Cavic (Source: Michael Kappeler/AFP/Getty Images, August 16)

* Global head of sponsorship management for VISA Inc.: "The objective of Phelps' sponsors is to expand Michael's presence in other markets." (Source: Washington Post, August 18)

* The greatest whatever athlete of all-time can't bear to look the truth in the eyes (Source: unknown)

* FINA official cheers for Phelps and promises: "(Phelps) would have won the race no matter what." (I mean WHAT THE HECK IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN???)(Source: San Francisco Chronicle, August 16)

* FINA official refuses to release the conclusive evidence of Phelps' win, and states the following: "We are not going to distribute footage. We are not doing these kinds of things. Everything is good." (Source: New York Times, August 16)

* "To the naked eye it appeared to be either a dead heat or a Cavic victory." (Source: San Jose Mercury News, August 16)

* "Replays of Phelps's finish compared with Cavic's appeared to show Cavic reached the wall ahead of his American rival." (Source: Globe and Mail, August 16)

* "To the naked eye, Phelps surely lost" (Source: AOL Sports, August 16)

* Jay Mariotti: "Let's make something clear: It wouldn't have been good for sport, swimming or anyone but Cavic had Phelps lost. Losing his final individual race would have been one of the great letdowns in sports history." (Source: Chicago Sun-Times, August 16)

* Cavic: "If we got to do this again, I would win it." (Source: LA Times, August 16)

 

im not bothering to read it all. Michael Phelps won because those timers are always legit at accurate. And in Prelims and semi finals he doesnt try because he wants to conserve energy for other events where he has finals.

 

Don't spam my thread. If you're not going to read it all and state a legit argument then please gtfo.

 

i stated a legit argument.. there is no way that thing was riged

 

Why must a silly conspiracy go with everything? Saddening.

 

Then you know nothing of this world and what people with power are capable of doing. You're just another blind fool to all this T.V. media crap if you ask me.

 

Is this kid serious...?

 

Sad little man, crawl into your corner with your little conspiracy's.

 

Phelps won it...no doubt

 

He won 8 golds..

 

I saw that footage, but the electronic touchpad timer is on the spot, I don't know what to say

 

I agree with everyone. Sad little man you are.

 

Phelps didn't cheat also proly 2012 is last olympics for him maybe he will win 8 more lol.

 

do you know how hard it would be to fuck up only for ONE person and speedo would be pissed because they have to pay phelps a million dollars for his 7th so if anything they'd protest.

and im a swimmer, so a half stroke is better then gliding in in some situations

 

This is a stupid, useless, conspiracy thread.

 

Location: Canada

 

i lol'd.

phelps won fair and square, don't deny it by making up a conspiracy theory.

 

Agreeing with all others here. It was fair. Gliding isn't always the best option. I read most of your post and then stopped about 70% through because it's heavily biased.

 

i didn't see it but from the looks of it, that picture doesn't prove anything. both of them touched the wall at the same time
when phelps coach said "He's got him." He probably meant phelps got cavic, by which means HE WON!

 

^ You can see that Michael's body is ahead of Cavic's. It doesn't matter how far his arms are in front of him because when he stretches out, they will be farther than Cavic's.



^ The touch pad is not sensitive... you have to hit it hard for the time to stop... I'm a swimmer so I would know. There were times when I didn't hit the pad hard enough and my time didn't stop, so they had to get the manual timers to enter in my real time.

Even though Cavic is touching the pad, he is probably not pushing against it with full force... which he should be in a few milliseconds. But Phelps' arms are moving lighting fast through the air so when they make contact with the pad, the timer will stop automatically.

So technically, Cavic should have won since Phelps took an extra stroke and Cavic touched the wall first. But unlucky for him, the touch pad is official.

I think that should clear a few things up.