Michael Phelps Recreates Mark Spitz Photo

Michael Phelps shot this Sports Illustrated cover inside an ancient temple in Beijing on Sunday night. The issue will hit newsstands tomorrow.

The inspiration for the Phelps cover shot? Mark Spitz took the iconic image back in 1972.

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What others said:

• Dlisted says, “Spitz’s version wins. Sorry. It’s all about the pornstache.”

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