The New York Times compares Manaudou, Lenton to Phelps

There is also a great snippet about Natalie who also should be included in that aforementioned list.

"... Natalie Coughlin had just won a bronze medal in the 100-meter butterfly, but savoring the moment was out of the question.

“I’ll talk to you guys after the 100 back,” she shouted Monday night, still dripping, at a group of reporters as she moved from the main pool to the warm-down pool.

It might as well have been called the warm-up pool considering that she was soon marching back out for the semifinals of the 100 backstroke, her favorite event. ..." NY Times: [Link]