US president Barack Obama joined netizens in tweeting their congratulation to Michael Phelps
MANILA, Philippines – After American swimmer Michael Phelps made history by clinching his 19th Olympic medal making him the most decorated athlete in Olympics history, big names in the sporting world and none other than the United States’ head honcho took to Twitter to express their pride in Phelps.
Check out their tweets, as compiled by Rappler:
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Michael Phelps wins 19th Olympic medal, is most decorated Olympian of all timeLONDON, United Kingdom – Swimming superstar Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian in history here Tuesday, taking his tally t…
Number 18 and 19 for my career so far!!! Omg I’m speechless right now!http://lockerz.com/s/230016371Michael Phelps
Even US President Barack Obama tweeted to congratulate him:
Congrats to Michael Phelps for breaking the all-time Olympic medal record. You’ve made your country proud. -boBarack Obama
Former and current Olympians chimed in to congratulate Phelps: Congrats @MichaelPhelps! Just watched him win his 19th medal. Hanging with his family. #Olympics http://pic.twitter.com/5KadsPgMShaun White
Team USA had an incredible day of performances last night. 2 my friend & now most decorated Olympian of All time – @MichaelPhelps Congrats!!Apolo Anton Ohno
Another big congrats to @MichaelPhelps. Greatest. Olympian. Ever. ‘Nuff said.Chris Brady
What an AMAZING achievement @MichaelPhelps most decorated Olympian Ever… Congratulations Stephanie Rice
Other celebrities and athletes also tweeted: Congrats man! RT @MichaelPhelpsNumber 18 and 19 for my career so far!!! Omg I’m speechless right now! http://lockerz.com/s/230016371Desmond Howard
Congrats 2 my buddy @MichaelPhelps on becoming the most decorated Olympian in HISTORY w 19 medals (15 of which are gold)! What a bauce. #fbMatt Stout
19 medals most all time – 15 gold!! Wow dude, that’s sick!!! Congrats @MichaelPhelpsDonte’ Stallworth
Tape delay aside, I’m so damn proud of my fellow Baltimore boy @MichaelPhelps & what he accomplished tonight. Incredible. #USA#OlympicsJosh Charles
-Rappler.com
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