While you have most likely seen our video of Mike’s reaction to breaking his own world record in the 200 Fly at the Missouri Grand Prix, you most likely have not seen any pictures like this. Why? Because hardly ANY media were present at the meet prior to this race. They all decided to make the trip after Mike broke the WR. We were already there, cuz we know what’s up. So I present to you this picture timeline of Mike from the second he hit the wall until the new Word Record had sunk in.

Note: There are 7 pictures in this post, so click the ‘continue’ link to see all of them.

Just touched the wall. Now checking his time as he usually does after a race

Taking a second look, because the time couldn’t have been THAT fast…

“SAY WHAT?!”

So, as we walk onto the deck tonight, we ran into Mike…literally. He was counting laps for our favorite Vanderkaay during his 800 Free.

He was immersed in conversation, but still said hello and waved. We ended up sitting next to him while on deck too, but that’s another story for another post. And kiwi shall the honors of writing that one.

Anyway, just wanted to let you we got in safe, and were politely acknowledged by “The Phelps“. I’m glad the boy has learned. Now if he only stop hovering…