America’s Greatest Olympic AthletesSavePrintMichael Phelps topped his six gold-medal performance of 2004 by winning a record eight in 2008. Adam Pretty/Getty ImagesDave Martin7/31/2012|Updated: 8/6/2012Share this articleLeave a commentDave MartinAuthorDave Martin is a New-York based writer as well as editor. He is the sports editor for the Epoch Times and is a consultant to private writers.Author’s Selected ArticlesRanked: The 10 Best NFL Head CoachesSep 08, 2016Ranked: The 10 Best Coaches in College FootballAug 29, 201610 US Athletes to Watch at the Rio OlympicsAug 05, 2016Ranked: MLB’s 5 Most Impactful Trade Deadline DealsJul 26, 2016Related TopicsMichael PhelpsSochi 2014 OlympicsGold MedalsLondon Olympics