In Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad (2008) American swimmer, Michael Phelps won a gold medal in all eight swimming events, he (and three other American men, were in relays) participated in five solo events and three team events. Michael Phelps's eight gold medals, in all eight events, surpassed Mark Spitz's record of seven, Mark Spitz was "7 for 7" in 1972's Olympic games, in Munich, Germany, 100%. Michael Phelps was "8 for 8 in 2008" = 100% In order, all 8 events & dates. First medal: (solo) Sunday, August 10th, 2008. 400 meter individual medley. Second medal: (team) Monday, August 11th, 2008. 4 by 100 freestyle relay. Third medal: (solo) Tuesday, August 12th, 2008. 200 meter freestyle race. Fourth medal: (solo) Wednesday, August 13th, 2008. 200 meter butterfly. Fifth medal: (team) Wednesday, August 13th, 2008. 4 by 200 freestyle relay. Sixth medal: (solo) Friday, August 15th, 2008. 200 individual medley race. Seventh medal: 100 meter butterfly [won by 0.01], Saturday, August 16th, 2008. Eighth medal: 4 by 100 medley relay, Sunday, August 17th, 2008.