Posts Tagged ‘Olympics’
Magazine Cover: Michael Phelps On SI
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
The most celebrated Olympian of all time, swimmer Michael Phelps, is the cover boy for Sports Illustrated’s current issue. Michael is sporting all eight of his gold medals around his neck from the Beijing Olympics, just as Mark Spitz did when he won seven golds in the Munich games. Phelps took over Spitz’s record for earning the most gold medals in one Game. He has won sixteen career medals in the Olympics (fourteen of them gold). And according to SI.com, NBC racked up its highest Saturday night rating since 1990 when Michael finally broke Mark’s record by winning his eighth gold. Talk about a phenom! After the Games, Michael’s expected to rake in on endorsement deals. One deal he won’t be making, though, is with Wheaties. Instead of appearing on the Wheaties box, like many past Olympians have done, Michael has decided to go with Kellogs instead. His agent recently told Access Hollywood that he’ll appear on Kellogg’s Corn Flakes and Frosted Flakes cereal boxes beginning in September. Happy Frosted Flakes eating!
Beckham Heads To The Olympics
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
I’m sure Vicky’s trying to figure out her outfits for this trip already. Soccer superstar and super hottie David Beckham is heading to the 2008 Olympics. The athlete will be there to take part in the closing ceremonies and to participate in “handing over” the Olympic games to London (the city hosting the 2012 games). An incredible finale will feature Beckham arriving on top of one of London’s iconic red double-decker buses - before he kicks a football into the crowd to celebrate. Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page will also perform with Leona Lewis for the special event. An insider told the U.K.’s Mirror: “It is set to be one of the most mind-blowing spectacles ever. David was elated to be asked to take part, as was everyone who has been invited.” The closing ceremonies takes place August 24.
