Olympic great Michael Phelps watches Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings clash at Kotla. See Pic
5 years, 9 months ago

Olympic great Michael Phelps watches Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings clash at Kotla. See Pic

India TV News  

Ace American swimmer and the most decorated Olympian, Michael Phelps was present at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in Delhi to watch the IPL 2019 clash between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday. Considered the greatest swimmer of all time, Phelps couldn't save himself from the IPL fever and went to attend the match at Kotla. Phelps, who announced retirement from the sport after 2012 London Olympics where he won four gold and two silver medals, made a return to the sport in 2014. He went on to win six medals -- five gold and a silver -- in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Manu soars into history with India’s 2nd shooting bronze
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Manu soars into history with India’s 2nd shooting bronze

Hindustan Times  

Chateauroux As Manu Bhaker smiled and posed with her medal next to a rather stoic-looking Sarabjot Singh, a remark by an Indian fan in the stands overhung through the periodic waves of chants. Shooter Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh pose for a photograph with their Bronze medals on winning the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Olympic Games …

Paris 2024: Top 10 athletes with most Olympic medals
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Top 10 athletes with most Olympic medals

The Hindu  

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics is set to take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris and 16 other cities in France. The quadrennial event will be hosted in the French capital for the third time after 1900 and 1924 - the second city to have hosted three Olympiads after London. Former United States swimmer Michael …

On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record
2 years, 4 months ago

On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record

The Independent  

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Michael Phelps, Vonn headline Team USA Hall of Fame's Class of 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Michael Phelps, Vonn headline Team USA Hall of Fame's Class of 2022

The Hindu  

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, and alpine skiing great Lindsey Vonn headlined the United States Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 that was announced on Monday. Among the 12 individuals being inducted are Natalie Coughlin, Mia Hamm, Michelle Kwan, the late Pat Summitt and former tennis great Billie Jean King who will go …

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats
3 years, 5 months ago

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Caeleb Dressel finished off his gold rush at the Tokyo Olympics with two more dazzling swims. “I’m really glad to be done,” said the tattooed, 24-year-old Floridian, who captured his fourth and fifth gold medals of the Tokyo Games on Sunday. “I’m very proud of myself.” Dressel was perfect in the events he had a chance in, capping …

Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Chase Kalisz got things rolling, claiming the first U.S. gold at the Olympic pool. Host Japan won a swimming gold, Tunisia claimed a surprising spot atop the medal podium, and the mighty Australian women set the first world record of the competition in the 4x100 freestyle relay. “A pretty good start for the U.S.,” said Kieran Smith, who …

From Michael Phelps to Takashi Ono, a Look at The Top Individual Medalists in Olympics History
3 years, 6 months ago

From Michael Phelps to Takashi Ono, a Look at The Top Individual Medalists in Olympics History

News 18  

After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Olympics are all set to get underway in Tokyo from July 23. Nikolai Andrianov – Gymnastics – 15 Medals The record-setting Russian gymnast Nikolai Andrianov won 15 medals – seven gold, five silver and three bronze – in three Olympics Games from 1972 to 1980. Boris Shakhlin – Gymnastics …

Olympics records: Top 10 male athletes with most medals at the Games
3 years, 6 months ago

Olympics records: Top 10 male athletes with most medals at the Games

The Hindu  

After a year-long delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics will finally get underway from July 23. Phelps won a record 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, overtaking Mark Spitz's single edition gold medal haul of 7. 15 - ANDRIANOV, Nikolay, gymnastics, 1972-1980 Nikolai Andrianov held the men’s record for the most Olympic medals at 15 until …

Happy Birthday Michael Phelps, the Most Decorated Athlete with 28 Medals at Olympic Games
3 years, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday Michael Phelps, the Most Decorated Athlete with 28 Medals at Olympic Games

News 18  

American legend Michael Phelps is not just the greatest swimmer of all time but also the most decorated athlete in the history of the Olympic Games, with 28 medals in his kitty from five Summer Games. Several Olympics Pundits believe Phelps is built for swimming – his large frame, big feet and broad shoulder. Phelps also holds the records for …

Michael Phelps reflects on sideline role during Olympic trials
3 years, 6 months ago

Michael Phelps reflects on sideline role during Olympic trials

LA Times  

Michael Phelps speaks during a conference before the CES tech show in Las Vegas. We want to make swimming bigger, and Phelps definitely did that.” Added Keenan Robinson, Phelps’ longtime strength and conditioning coach who is the director of sports medicine and science for USA Swimming: “He made it cool to swim.” The influence extends far beyond the video of …

Michael Phelps is Gone, But Others Ready to Fill The Void
3 years, 7 months ago

Michael Phelps is Gone, But Others Ready to Fill The Void

News 18  

Not long after rolling into town, Michael Phelps would dutifully pop into the interview room to muse on his outlandish accomplishments in the pool. For the first time since 1996, the U.S. Olympic swimming trials are being held without the sport’s biggest star, the guy who won a staggering 23 gold medals and 28 medals overall. Of course, Phelps’ retirement …

Michael Phelps Says World Records Unlikely at Tokyo Olympics
4 years, 1 month ago

Michael Phelps Says World Records Unlikely at Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Michael Phelps said the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means it is unlikely any swimming world records will fall when the postponed Olympic Games are held in Tokyo next year. They are swimming like they should be, they are lifting,” said Phelps, who set 39 world records during his career. “With all these pools being shut down, somebody would …

Tokyo 2020: Here’s what we missed
4 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Here’s what we missed

CNN  

CNN — This was supposed to be a week of celebration in Tokyo. Biles cementing her legend Four years ago in Rio, American artistic gymnast Simone Biles won four gold medals and a bronze, becoming one of the stars of the Games. Spitz didn’t mind being bested, saying: “It goes to show you that not only is this guy the …

Sportstar's all-time classics: When Abhinav Bindra won gold
4 years, 9 months ago

Sportstar's all-time classics: When Abhinav Bindra won gold

The Hindu  

The coronavirus pandemic has forced cancellations and postponements of sporting events across the world. But the 2009 Wimbledon final, the longest in terms of the number of games played, made for some engaging viewing and left even die-hard Roger Federer fans feeling a little sorry for the vanquished Andy Roddick. Usain Bolt 2009 World Championships Who can forget Bolt’s World …

HTLS 2019: Coming back from the Sydney Olympics without a medal was a big motivation, Michael Phelps
5 years, 1 month ago

HTLS 2019: Coming back from the Sydney Olympics without a medal was a big motivation, Michael Phelps

Hindustan Times  

Michael Phelps, the most successful Olympian ever, on Friday revealed the biggest motivation behind his decorated career, that saw him bag 23 Olympic gold medals. Michael Phelps speaks at the 17th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit “Coming back I was pretty disappointed. It was a completely new experience and I think each Olympics I learn different things that helped me for …

Photos: HTLS 2019: Swimming champion Michael Phelps and sports journalist Ayaz Memon in conversation at the 17th edition of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2019
5 years, 1 month ago

Photos: HTLS 2019: Swimming champion Michael Phelps and sports journalist Ayaz Memon in conversation at the 17th edition of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2019

Hindustan Times  

Photos: HTLS 2019: Swimming champion Michael Phelps and sports journalist Ayaz Memon in conversation at the 17th edition of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2019 Swimming champion Michael Phelps was in conversation with sports writer and journalist Ayaz Memon at Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2019. The theme for this year’s thought conclave is “Conversations for a better tomorrow” and will see …

Another Michael Phelps Record Falls At World Championships
5 years, 5 months ago

Another Michael Phelps Record Falls At World Championships

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps has seen his world record legacy nearly wiped out at the FINA world championships in Gwangju, South Korea. Just days after a 19-year-old from Hungary shattered a world record Phelps held for 18 years in the 200-meter butterfly, another young gun ― this one from the United States ― broke Phelps’ record …

'I felt like a 16-year-old,' swimming ace Michael Phelps recounts his road to glory at 2016 Rio Olympics
5 years, 9 months ago

'I felt like a 16-year-old,' swimming ace Michael Phelps recounts his road to glory at 2016 Rio Olympics

Firstpost  

“I felt like a 16 or 17-year-old kid just enjoying and loving the process. London 2012 and Rio 2016 were both very different and I love both those Olympics just as much,” Phelps said. “It was challenging for me coming after 2008 Olympics and not really having a goal…not finding any motivation after 2012 to train, to perform and do …

There is no coming back now: Michael Phelps
5 years, 9 months ago

There is no coming back now: Michael Phelps

India TV News  

A record-breaking 28 medals in his kitty, the most decorated Olympian Michael Phelps says although Beijing Olympics was the greatest for him the "climb up the mountain" to the Rio Games made it equally special. Phelps won a staggering eight gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, winning all the events he participated in. Hard to say it wasn't the …

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