Well, not really. But I couldn't resist saying that....

I do think Senator Obama will have to time the announcement of his VP
choice around Michael Phelps performances in the Olympics: he doesn't
want his story to be overshadowed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_phelps#2008_Beijing_Summer_Olympic_Games

or

http://tinyurl.com/5tokbd

May the best candidate / athlete win!