OK, maybe he didn't win badminton, but his accomplishments are still outstanding. However, Phelps has yet to best man's real competition in the water. That's right -- it's time to take on sea life.
FACT: Michael Phelps swims at approximately 6 mph.
FACT: Dolphins can swim up to 33 mph.
CONCLUSION: There are still hurdles to be cleared, Mr. Phelps (though we're pretty sure he won the gold in the 100m hurdles as well).
Enjoy your victories while you can, because if dolphins have their way, they'll be waiting to see you in 2012 with Team Atlantis tattoos on their backs.
Check out Phelps besting human competitors below.
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BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 200m Individual Medley Heat 6 held at the National Aquatics Center on Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 200m Individual Medley Heat 6 held at the National Aquatics Center on Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 200m Individual Medley Heat 6 held at the National Aquatics Center on Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 200m Individual Medley Heat 6 held at the National Aquatics Center on Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States finishes the Men's 200m Individual Medley Heat 6 in first place held at the National Aquatics Center on Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
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BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 200m Individual Medley Heat 6 held at the National Aquatics Center on Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States finishes the Men's 200m Individual Medley Heat 6 in first place held at the National Aquatics Center on Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)
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BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 200m Individual Medley Heat 6 at the National Aquatics Centre during Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
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BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 200m Individual Medley Heat 6 at the National Aquatics Centre during Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
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BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 200m Individual Medley Heat 6 at the National Aquatics Centre during Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
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