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It doesn't happen very often that Michael Phelps gets reduced to second place in the headlines, especially after from Munich in 1972.

But was certainly the most astonishing swim I have ever seen from a Briton, and, arguably one of the greatest swims of all time.

To break by over two seconds was immense in itself, but the margin between the 19-year-old from Mansfield and the rest was nothing short of astonishing.

What's more it couldn't have happened to a more popular member of the GB team. This teenager has charisma, is delightfully free of clich茅s and has a winning smile that lights up any sporting event.

Adlington is just what British swimming needs right now as attention in the pool starts to focus on the job ahead in . What an inspiration she will be for all the 15 and 16-year-olds with aspirations of making the next Olympics.

I saw Rebecca with hands cut to ribbons from putting on the body suit and tired out after an exhausting schedule in just a few weeks ago, and she still went out and clocked the third fastest time in the world in the 400m freestyle. I thought then that we have something special - now I know it for certain.

Meanwhile, back to the small matter of Michael Phelps. Seven up for him - with the formality of the medley relay to come, but did he really win the 100m butterfly?

The Serbians initially believed that the clock was wrong as, with the naked eye, it looked like had just edged out the 'Superfish' to the wall.

One one hundredths of a second separated the two men, with the decision going the way of the 23-year-old American.

After reviewing the tape, the sports governing body and representatives of the Serbian team agreed that the result should stand.

Talking of great National feats, became the first Brazilian to win an Olympic swimming title. The -based student overcame the sprint heavyweights to win in 21.30 seconds.

World record holder didn't even get a medal.

What a day - can we start the Olympics all over again, I'm enjoying it too much?