Michael Phelps IS the greatest Olympian ever: The Baltimore Bullet silences his doubters by winning 19th medal with gold in men's relay

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n just 200 meters today, Michael Phelps became the greatest Olympian of all time as he claimed his first gold medal of the 2012 Games with the powerful stroke of his outstretched arm, grasping a glory unknown to any other competitor in the world.

The swimmer secured his 19th medal with victory in the men's 4x200mn relay, smashing the 48-year record of Russian gymnast Larissa Latyina and earning himself a place in history.

After taking a disappointing second place medal earlier in the day, he now has 15 golds, two silver and two bronze medals over three Olympics.

Sweet Success: Michael Phelps of the U.S. smiles after winning the men's 4x200m freestyle relay final during the London 2012 Olympic Games

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Cheers: U.S. team members Michael Phelps, left, and Conor Dwyer, right, celebrate with their gold medals and US flags after winning gold in the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final

Debbis Phelps, mother of US' Michael Phelps cries during the men's 4x200m freestyle relay final swimming event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 31, 2012 in London.

Happy Ending: Debbis Phelps, mother of U.S.' Michael Phelps, right, cries during the men's 4x200m freestyle relay final swimming event while his teammates cheer him on at the finish

Smile: U.S.'s Michael Phelps celebrates after winning gold in the Men's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay Final, which secured him a record 19th Olympic medal

Phelps's historic achievement is a welcome boost for the swimmer, who has so far fallen short of expectations at the London Games - finishing fourth in the 400m medley on the opening day of the Games.

In the relay race today the United States team of Ryan Lochte, Conor Dwyer, Ricky Berens and Phelps on the anchor leg won in 6 minutes, 59.70 seconds. France took the silver in 7:02.77, while China was third in 7:06.30. Before the race, they all huddled together, fully aware of their moment in history.

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