Michael Phelps solidified his case for the greatest Olympian of all time Tuesday night.
Michael Phelps celebrates his 21st Olympic gold medal (Getty Images)
The Maryland native’s victory in the Men’s 200-meter butterfly — his 21st-career Olympic gold — was his 12th individual title, which tied a 2,000-year-old record set by some Greek dude named “Leonidas.” (RELATED: Critics Said Phelps Shouldn’t Carry The Flag — He Just Won His 25th Medal)
No, not that Leonidas, but his accolades were equally impressive.
#Olympics With his 12th individual Olympic title Michael Phelps equal the all time Olympic record set by Leonidas of Rhodes in 152 BC
— Hilary Evans (@OlympicStatman) August 10, 2016
According to the Washington Post, Leonidas of Rhodes took home victory in the stadion, diaulos and hoplite races.
In four straight games.
ICYMI, Leonidas won the stadion, diaulos, and hoplite race at the 164-160-156-152 BC Ancient Olympic Games. 4 consecutive in 3 diff events
— Bill Mallon (@bambam1729) August 10, 2016
Not bad for a guy competing in his birthday suit.
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