article · September 2008
5 Keys to a Gold Medal Performance According to Michael Phelps
But he simply could not do it alone. He had to win gold in the team relays which meant he had to be a team player. For the team to win those relay races, it had to be the TEAM's goal.
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But he simply could not do it alone. He had to win gold in the team relays which meant he had to be a team player. For the team to win those relay races, it had to be the TEAM's goal.
And in the interviews after each win, he gave credit to someone else for helping him be where he is today.