Aaron Peirsol On Helping Michael Phelps Win 8th Gold (Part 1)
Backstroker Aaron Peirsol, a 7-time Olympic medalist (5 golds, 2 silvers) discusses with Forbes Adventurer Jim Clash his lead-off leg in the historic 4 X 100 medley relay which gave Michael Phelps his 8th gold medal in Beijing, breaking Mark Spitz record 7 golds in Munich in 1972. (Also see Part 2 of chat where Peirsol discusses steroid use and his plans for the 2012 Olympics.) ... Jim James Clash Aaron Peirsol Michael Phelps record Beijing Olympics medley relay backstroke Mark Spitz water ...