Olympicswimmer Michael Phelps’s diet has been the stuff of legends since his eating habits were televised during his historic performance during the 2008 Games in Beijing. MichaelPhelps breaks 200m Freestyle World Record | Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Olympics. 10.7M subscribers. Subscribed. 48K. 7.7M views 13 years ago #Beijing2022 BEIJING(AP) — Somewhere under the four sheets of curling ice being used for the Beijing Olympics is the swimming pool where Michael Phelps splashed his way to history in the 2008 Summer Games. Hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics was a symbol of China’s rejuvenation,” writes historian Zheng Wang. “Through the extravagant opening ceremony, the Chinese government showcased China’s MichaelPhelps (born June 30, 1985, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.) American swimmer, who was the most-decorated athlete in Olympic history with 28 medals, which AssociatedPress. BEIJING — Cheering from the pool deck, Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Games on Sunday to become the grandest of Olympic champions. Jason Lezak MichaelPhelps II - All eight Gold Medal Races at Beijing 2008. Enjoy this look back at Michael Phelps' historic performance at the Summer Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing, Bryant The 2008 Games were filled with endless memorable moments and stunning sights. Look back on them before the Olympics return to Beijing on Feb. 3. The first-ever Olympics held in China, the ZM5z4J.