Michael Phelps was America's Olympic hero last summer, but he couldn't have won his eight gold medals without the help of his relay partner Jason Lezak, who caught France's world record holder Alain Bernard from behind to win the 4-by-100 freestyle relay.

But while Phelps has become an international superstar, made millions of dollars and, more recently, become the subject of some incriminating photos, Lezak has been largely forgotten.

Gold Medalist Jason Lezak May Quit Swimming If He Can't Find a Sponsor originally appeared on Backporch FanHouse on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:14:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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