Tuesday, March 08, 2005

Phelps in the run for Sullivan Award

L.A, USA: Michael Phelps, has been named as a finalist for the Sullivan Award, which is presented annually to America's top amateur athlete.

Joining Phelps as finalists are Matt Leinart (football player who won the Heisman Trophy awarded to the outstanding college gridiron star. Leinart led the University of Southern California to the national championship last season.) Elisha Au (karate), Natalie Coughlin (swimming), Paul Hamm (gymnastics), Steven Lopez (taekwondo), Carly Patterson (gymnastics), Cael Sanderson (wrestling), Andre Ward (boxing) and Jeremy Wariner (athletics).

The winner will be announced on April 13 in New York. It will be determined by a vote of Amateur Athletic Union, US Olympic Committee members and college sports information directors.

HOPE PHELPS WINS! :D