The Speedo bonus: $1 million
Rick et al.,
Subject: Straight cash, homies!
No, Dr. Evil doesn't run Speedo, but the company did just send out a press release confirming that Phelps had earned the long-discussed $1 million bonus for matching Spitz's record of seven gold medals. Can you imagine what it's like to earn a $1 million in a single moment by a margin so small, you might not have earned it had you forgotten to shave your neck? Sure, it's a cumulative award, but if Phelps was going to earn all that coin, he couldn't have done it in a more dramatic way.
Side note: When Phelps and I had lunch in Ann Arbor several months ago at Maze N Blue deli, one of his favorite eateries, I picked up the check, which is custom for journalists to do with interview subjects.
If we end up doing it again when Phelps moves back to Baltimore, I might let him get it this time.
(Dr Evil/Handout photo)
Comments
You may have "picked up" the check, but the paper paid for it!!
Posted by: cdub | August 16, 2008 10:37 AM
I envy you and Mase. Phelps put on an absolute show. I wish he were in the diving competitions.
I first watched Phelps swim in a summer swim league when he was 9 years old. His world records will be tough to beat, but can you imagine how long his Central Maryland Swim League records will stand???
Posted by: J | August 17, 2008 5:25 PM