There are moments in Olympic history that we all remember. We recall exactly where we were and who we were with when they happened. Watching the Dream Team destroy Croatia. Bela Karolyi carrying Kerri Strug off the mats. Usain Bolt breaking the records for the 100m and 200m. And now, Michael Phelps dismantling Chad Le Clos’ soul with just his stare.
Sure, Phelps’ 24 Olympic medals including 19 golds makes him the most decorate Olympian of all time and he’s the closest thing to a perfect swimmer that any of us will lay eyes on. But on Monday night, we got to witness his greatness in an entirely new way.