Rio Olympics 2016: Twitter reacts as Michael Phelps wins 21st gold

Like Jordan's flu game, this will forever be known as Phelps' swim cap race.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) August 10, 2016

All-Time Olympic Gold Medals After Tonight:

Michael Phelps, 21

Brazil, 24
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 10, 2016

Michael Phelps wins his 9th Olympic relay gold, passing Jenny Thompson for most team gold medals in Olympic history. #USA
— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) August 10, 2016

Michael Phelps is not human. 🇺🇸
— Joe Santagato (@JoeSantagato) August 10, 2016

Michael Phelps's gold medal count can now legally drink.
— Burton DeWitt (@bsd987) August 10, 2016

A familiar feeling for Michael Phelps. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/sOscyIbdgH
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 10, 2016

Moments for the family album...#Phelps #Rio2016 https://t.co/wd8dFDsc5h pic.twitter.com/sCocLqMswa
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 10, 2016

Michael Phelps now on 21 Olympic golds, same as India, Ireland and Nigeria combined in their Games histories. #Rio2016
(Hard to keep up)
— sportingintelligence (@sportingintel) August 10, 2016

...add another one...# 21!! The determination. Writing history every time he jumps into the water. What an athlete!!! #inspiring #Phelps wow
— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) August 10, 2016

Michael Phelps now the 39th most successful country in the history of the Summer Olympics
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) August 10, 2016

Michael Phelps won 2 gold medals in the last hour..

I napped, ate Doritos, and almost fell in the shower. Where did I go wrong?
— Fill Werrell (@FillWerrell) August 10, 2016

Most golds in Olympic history
21: Michael Phelps
9: Carl Lewis
9; Mark Spitz
9: Larisa Latynina
9: Paavo Nurmi

GOAT pic.twitter.com/SXInudIKTf
— ESPN (@espn) August 10, 2016

A single photo captures Michael Phelps' sweet revenge over Chad le Clos https://t.co/hFAvsz1PDt pic.twitter.com/cIdgnTzr7M
— Mashable (@mashable) August 10, 2016

Michael Phelps inadvertently making foreigners memorize the Star Spangled Banner. #TFM
— Total Frat Move (@totalfratmove) August 10, 2016

Boomer Phelps 😘 #rio2016 #olympics pic.twitter.com/FaceCxDJcm
— Olympics (@Olympics) August 10, 2016

Phelps still gasping for air well after that relay, makes a cut sign with his hand & smiles. Think he's done enough for one night at age 31
— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) August 10, 2016