gold medal at the Beijing Games and ties the world record for most gold medals at a single Olympics set by Mark Spitz (USA) at the Munich 1972 Games. Cavic took the silver medal in 50.59 with the bronze going to Australian Andrew Lauterstein at 51.12. The event world record (50:40) is held by American Ian Crocker who finished fourth. This is the only event in which Phelps participates that he does not hold the world record time. ... Michael Phelps 2008 beijing olympics mens butterfly final gold ...
