Rio Highlights: Phelps Ends With 23 Golds; Jamaicans Maintain Sprint Dominance
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Highlights: Phelps Ends With 23 Golds; Jamaicans Maintain Sprint Dominance

NPR  

Rio Highlights: Phelps Ends With 23 Golds; Jamaicans Maintain Sprint Dominance Enlarge this image toggle caption Ian Walton/Getty Images Ian Walton/Getty Images Michael Phelps went out on top, wrapping up the greatest Olympic career ever with one last gold — his 23rd — on Saturday night. Here are the other highlights from Saturday: U.S. Women Rowers Take Third Straight Gold toggle caption Jeff Pachoud/AFP/Getty Images The American eight delivered as expected, winning their third straight Olympic gold and extending their perfect record at the Olympics and the world championships to 11 straight years. But the traditional victory celebration lacked one key element — the American women did not toss coxswain Katelin Snyder into the heavily polluted water out of concern it could make her ill. Monica Puig gives Puerto Rico its first gold toggle caption Javier Soriano/AFP/Getty Images Puerto Rico has had its own Olympic team since 1948 and has won eight medals, but never a gold until Saturday, when Monica Puig battled her way to a three-set victory over Germany's Angelique Kerber. Dutch equestrian cuts short competition to protect ailing horse toggle caption Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Dressage rider Adelinde Cornelissen came to Rio with her horse Parzival and high hopes — they won individual silver and team bronze in London.

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Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics
7 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics

Associated Press  

Aug. 17 1933 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees plays his 1,308th straight game to break Everett Scott’s record of 1,307. 1938 — Henry Armstrong wins the lightweight title with a 15-round decision over Lou Ambers and becomes the only boxer to hold world championship titles in three weight divisions simultaneously. 1995 — John Roethlisberger wins the U.S. …

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps ends his career at the Rio Olympics with 23 career gold medals
7 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps ends his career at the Rio Olympics with 23 career gold medals

Associated Press  

Aug. 13 1919 — Upset scores a win against Man o’ War in the Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga. 1987 — Jackie Joyner-Kersee equals the world record in the women’s long jump — 24 feet, 5½ inches — in the Pan American Games at Indianapolis. 1997 — Wilson Kipketer topples Sebastian Coe’s 16-year-old record in the 800 meters, finishing in …

Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Paris Olympics at the halfway mark have brought the world “The Pommel Horse Guy, " a rugby star and social media sensation who wants to be on reality show “Love Island” and “The Real John Wick” in the form of a 51-year-old Turkish shooter. These Olympics have been full of memorable moments since the dazzling opening ceremony: …

Katie Ledecky's legend grows with 8th Olympic gold; where does she rank in comparison to all-time great Michael Phelps?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky's legend grows with 8th Olympic gold; where does she rank in comparison to all-time great Michael Phelps?

Hindustan Times  

Katie Ledecky consolidated her status as one of the most excellent swimmers ever by securing her second Olympic gold medal in the women's 1,500-meter freestyle at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and eight Olympic Gold overall. I’m glad that it did today.” With this victory, Ledecky ties with American legends Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres for the most medals won …

Why is Team USA behind in the Olympic gold medal count? Look to the pool
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Team USA behind in the Olympic gold medal count? Look to the pool

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — The first bars of “The Star-Spangled Banner” played at 10:22 p.m. on Wednesday night, as the American flag flew and Katie Ledecky sang along. The Australians lead with four gold medals in the pool and are favored to add another gold Thursday night in the women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay. Fellow American Torri Huske was the surprise winner …

Léon Marchand, Katie Ledecky and a night worthy of Olympic swimming lore
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Léon Marchand, Katie Ledecky and a night worthy of Olympic swimming lore

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — Even Léon Marchand wasn’t sure he could actually do what he was trying to do: win double golds on the same night at the Olympics. If she wins one more — and she’s the heavy favorite in the 800-meter freestyle event still to come — she will tie Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina for the most gold medals …

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps breaks the Olympic medals record with his 19th
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps breaks the Olympic medals record with his 19th

Associated Press  

July 31 1932 — France beats the U.S. 3-2 for its sixth consecutive Davis Cup championship. 2000 — Dorothy Delasin becomes the LPGA’s youngest winner in 25 years by beating Pat Hurst on the second extra hole to win the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic. 2011 — Yani Tseng wins the Women’s British Open for the second straight year, beating Brittany …

With plenty of swimming stars at the 2024 Olympics, France’s Marchand may shine brightest
8 months, 2 weeks ago

With plenty of swimming stars at the 2024 Olympics, France’s Marchand may shine brightest

Associated Press  

Most of the big stars from the last Olympics will be back at the pool in Paris. At last summer’s world championships in Fukuoka, Marchand broke Phelps’ 15-year-old world record in the 400-meter individual medley, to go along with victories in the 200 IM and 200 butterfly — two more of Phelps’ signature events. I know I can improve this.” …

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials: Dressel, Ledecky register wins
9 months ago

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials: Dressel, Ledecky register wins

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel locked up his second individual race in Paris, giving him another chance to shine after his stellar performance at the last Olympics. Dressel, the winner of five gold medals at the Tokyo Games, claimed a victory in the men’s 100-metre butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Saturday night. So I’m happy I did.” Ledecky romped to …

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics
1 year, 7 months ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics

Associated Press  

Aug. 17 1933 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees plays his 1,308th straight game to break Everett Scott’s record of 1,307. 1938 — Henry Armstrong wins the lightweight title with a 15-round decision over Lou Ambers and becomes the only boxer to hold world championship titles in three weight divisions simultaneously. 1995 — John Roethlisberger wins the U.S. …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 4 - August 10
1 year, 7 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 4 - August 10

Associated Press  

Aug. 4 1936 — American athlete Jesse Owens wins his 2nd gold medal at the Berlin Olympics; beats German Luz Long in the long jump final with an Olympic record. 2007 — Lorena Ochoa wins the Women’s British Open — the first women’s professional tournament played at venerable St. Andrews — for her first major title. 2018 — Georgia Hall …

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual golds
1 year, 7 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual golds

Hindustan Times  

Here's why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport. The 26-year-old American won the 800-freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at the worlds. Silver medallist China's Li Bingjie, gold medallist USA's Katie Ledecky and bronze medallist Australia's …

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky breaks Michael Phelps’ all-time record for most gold medals
1 year, 7 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky breaks Michael Phelps’ all-time record for most gold medals

Firstpost  

The victory by the 26-year-old Ledecky made her the first swimmer ever to win the same event six times at the world championships and marked her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most individual golds ever at the worlds Fukuoka: Katie Ledecky added to her legacy as the greatest female swimmer in history when …

Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships
1 year, 7 months ago

Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — Here’s why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport: She is never quite satisfied. The 26-year-old American won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the world championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at worlds. “But I think I have found the …

Ledecky wins 800m freestyle; surpasses Phelps’ record of most individual swimming Worlds gold medals
1 year, 7 months ago

Ledecky wins 800m freestyle; surpasses Phelps’ record of most individual swimming Worlds gold medals

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky clinched gold in the 800m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships 2023 to become the swimmer with most gold medals, eclipsing the record of Michael Phelps here on Saturday. Ledecky became the first swimmer to win any event at the world championships six times on Saturday when she won her signature race, the 800m freestyle. RELATES: Katie Ledecky …

Katie Ledecky surpasses Michael Phelps’ record of most individual gold medals at Swimming World Championships
1 year, 7 months ago

Katie Ledecky surpasses Michael Phelps’ record of most individual gold medals at Swimming World Championships

The Hindu  

American swimmer Katie Ledecky went into the history books yet again after creating a record for winning the most individual gold medals at world championships - 16, going past the all-time record previously held by compatriot Michael Phelps. Ledecky achieved the feat after winning gold in the 800m freestyle final at the swimming world championships in Fukuoka, Japan. RELATED: Ledecky …

Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1,500 at the swimming worlds to tie mark set by Michael Phelps
1 year, 7 months ago

Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1,500 at the swimming worlds to tie mark set by Michael Phelps

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle with ease on Tuesday at the World Aquatics Championships in a landmark victory which made her the most decorated female swimmer at the worlds with 20 golds overall, 15 of which have come in individual events. “The last couple of years I’ve just tried to be really locked in on my …

On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record
2 years, 7 months ago

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

The Independent  

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FINA Word Championships: Australia sets world record in mixed 4x100 freestyle final
2 years, 9 months ago

FINA Word Championships: Australia sets world record in mixed 4x100 freestyle final

The Hindu  

Australia set a world record in the mixed 4x100 meters freestyle final at the world swimming championships on Friday. Jack Cartwright, Kyle Chalmers, Madison Wilson and Mollie O’Callaghan clocked 3 minutes, 19.38 seconds in Budapest to shave two-hundredths of a second off the record set by the United States at the last worlds in Gwangju, South Korea, in July 2019. …

FINA World Championships: Ledecky wins record fifth 800m freestyle gold
2 years, 9 months ago

FINA World Championships: Ledecky wins record fifth 800m freestyle gold

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky claimed her 19th FINA World Championships gold medal with her triumph in the 800m freestyle event in Budapest on Friday. Ledecky has most gold medals by a female swimmer in World Championships, only Michael Phelps has more, 26. The American won gold in all the four events she competed at the World Championships this year including the 400m, …

FINA World Championships: Sjostrom wins 50m butterfly to equal Phelps record
2 years, 9 months ago

FINA World Championships: Sjostrom wins 50m butterfly to equal Phelps record

The Hindu  

Sarah Sjoestroem of Sweden won the 50m butterfly for the fourth time by clocking a time of 24.95 seconds in the FINA World Swimming Championships in Budapest on Friday. Terrific sprint in the Women's 50m Butterfly FINAL #FINABudapest2022pic.twitter.com/He6UwClMv2 — FINA June 24, 2022 With the win, the Swede got level with Michael Phelps on a record eight gold medals in …

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats
3 years, 7 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 …

Olympic swimming ends with splashy new records, US gold
3 years, 7 months ago

Olympic swimming ends with splashy new records, US gold

India TV News  

Caeleb Dressel finished off his gold rush at the Tokyo Olympics with two more dazzling swims. He also cruised to a relatively easy victory Sunday in the 50 freestyle, pushing him into a truly elite club of swimmers who won at least five gold medals at one games. I'm very proud of myself.” Mirroring Dressel's final day, McKeon won the …

Swimming: U.S. win men's 4x100m medley relay in world record time
3 years, 7 months ago

Swimming: U.S. win men's 4x100m medley relay in world record time

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel said it was "really special" to end his Olympics with a storming butterfly leg to help the United States smash their own men's 4x100m medley relay world record on Sunday. The US team of Ryan Murphy, Michael Andrew, Dressel, and Zach Apple touched in 3min 26.78sec to shatter the global mark of 3:27.28 set at the 2009 world …

Staying perfect: Dressel wins another gold with world record
3 years, 7 months ago

Staying perfect: Dressel wins another gold with world record

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Caeleb Dressel won his third …

Olympics: Tears flow in Tokyo as Britain win 4x200m relay gold and Tom Dean makes history
3 years, 7 months ago

Olympics: Tears flow in Tokyo as Britain win 4x200m relay gold and Tom Dean makes history

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Perhaps understandably …

Tokyo Olympics: Britain's Dean comes back from Covid to win 200m freestyle gold
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Britain's Dean comes back from Covid to win 200m freestyle gold

The Hindu  

Britain's Tom Dean came back from two bouts of COVID-19 to claim Olympic gold in the pool on Tuesday, edging out team-mate Duncan Scott to win the 200m freestyle in Tokyo Olympics. Dean said a gold medal seemed "a million miles away" when he was consigned to isolation in January after contracting the virus for the second time in five …

Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold
3 years, 8 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 …

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 8 months ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown. 1996 — American swimmer Amy Van Dyken wins the 50-meter freestyle to become Atlanta’s first quadruple gold medalist and the first U.S. woman to win four in a single Olympics. 2013 — He Chong wins his record-tying third consecutive world title …

Caeleb Dressel on the precipice of becoming the next Michael Phelps
3 years, 8 months ago

Caeleb Dressel on the precipice of becoming the next Michael Phelps

LA Times  

Caeleb Dressel reacts after winning the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on June 20. “Michael changed the sport of swimming,” said Keenan Robinson, Phelps’ longtime strength and conditioning coach who directs sports medicine and science for USA Swimming. Michael Phelps, front, and Caeleb Dressel celebrate after winning gold for the U.S. in the men’s 4X100 freestyle …

Olympics records: Male and female athletes with most Olympic gold medals ahead of Tokyo 2020
3 years, 8 months ago

Olympics records: Male and female athletes with most Olympic gold medals ahead of Tokyo 2020

The Hindu  

After a year-long delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics will finally get underway from July 23. RELATED| Men Michael Phelps, aquatics America’s Michael Phelps, arguably the most dominant athlete in Olympics history, smashed records with an undisputed 23 gold medals from four Olympic Games. RELATED| RELATED| Paavo Nurmi, athletics Finland’s Paavo Nurmi dominated the early years of …

Happy Birthday Michael Phelps, the Most Decorated Athlete with 28 Medals at Olympic Games
3 years, 8 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 …

U.S. swimmers King, Murphy heading to Tokyo to defend gold medals
3 years, 9 months ago

U.S. swimmers King, Murphy heading to Tokyo to defend gold medals

The Hindu  

Lilly King and Ryan Murphy are headed to Tokyo to defend their Olympic titles after the two world record holders won their events at the United States Olympic Swimming Trials on Tuesday. Murphy, winner of three gold at the 2016 Rio Games, touched first in the 100 metres backstroke in 52.33 seconds ahead of Hunter Armstrong. King, a double gold …

Dressel, Ledecky lead chase for Olympic berths at US trials
3 years, 9 months ago

Dressel, Ledecky lead chase for Olympic berths at US trials

Associated Press  

— Caeleb Dressel wants to command the Olympics the way he’s done at worlds. “I think there’s going to be some world records that go down because there’s been some people that have had to go through a great deal, and they really, really want it bad.” Defending Olympic backstroke champion Ryan Murphy can’t wait to swim in front of …

Phelps says world records unlikely in Tokyo
4 years, 3 months ago

Phelps says world records unlikely in Tokyo

The Hindu  

Michael Phelps said the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means it is unlikely any swimming world records will fall when the postponed Olympics 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 have …

Michael Phelps Says World Records Unlikely at Tokyo Olympics
4 years, 3 months 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 …

On This Day: Phelps equals Spitz with record seven gold medals
4 years, 11 months ago

On This Day: Phelps equals Spitz with record seven gold medals

The Hindu  

There were plenty of powerful images on the last day of the World Swimming Championships: the bedraggled, besieged Ian Thorpe walking into an overstuffed news conference with the digital cameras hissing; Katie Hoff crying in the pool after breaking the final world record of the meet; Poland’s surprise gold medallist Mateusz Sawrymowicz sitting on a lane line and flexing his …

Top 10 Olympic performances: From Beamon's perfect jump to Bikila's back-to-back gold
5 years ago

Top 10 Olympic performances: From Beamon's perfect jump to Bikila's back-to-back gold

The Hindu  

The world, following the outbreak of the novel corona virus or Covid-19 as classified by the World Health Organisation, has come to a grinding halt. Read: ‘Tokyo Olympics postponement the right thing to do’ On October 18, the seventh day of the Games, came the impossible leap as Beamon started off with that effort 8.90m which not only destroyed the …

Another Michael Phelps Record Falls At World Championships
5 years, 7 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 …

World Aquatics Championships: American Caeleb Dressel obliterates Michael Phelps' record to top men's 100 metres semi-final
5 years, 7 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: American Caeleb Dressel obliterates Michael Phelps' record to top men's 100 metres semi-final

Firstpost  

Caeleb Dressel turned over half a second inside world record pace before driving home to clock 49.50 seconds in Gwangju, 0.32 quicker than American legend Phelps Gwangju: American Caeleb Dressel broke the world record in the men’s 100 metres butterfly Friday, obliterating Michael Phelps’s old mark with a jaw-dropping semi-final swim. The defending champion turned over half a second inside …

Caeleb Dressel smashes Michael Phelps' 100m butterfly world record
5 years, 7 months ago

Caeleb Dressel smashes Michael Phelps' 100m butterfly world record

The Hindu  

American Caeleb Dressel broke the world record in the men's 100 metres butterfly on Friday, obliterating Michael Phelps' old mark with a jaw-dropping semifinal swim. The defending champion turned over half a second inside world record pace before driving home to clock 49.50 seconds in Gwangju, 0.32 quicker than American legend Phelps swam at the 2009 world championships in Rome. …

Swimming: Michael Phelps hails ‘incredible’ Milak after losing world record
5 years, 8 months ago

Swimming: Michael Phelps hails ‘incredible’ Milak after losing world record

The Hindu  

Michael Phelps paid tribute to Hungarian teenager Kristof Milak’s “beautiful technique” after he took down the American legend’s long-standing 200 metres butterfly record at the world championships in South Korea. Phelps described Milak’s time of one minute, 50.73 seconds in Gwangju as “incredible”, although he admitted his astonishment was tinged with sadness at losing a world record which had stood …

FINA World Championships 2019: Michael Phelps acknowledges new world record holder Hungarian Kristof Milak as 'incredible'
5 years, 8 months ago

FINA World Championships 2019: Michael Phelps acknowledges new world record holder Hungarian Kristof Milak as 'incredible'

Firstpost  

Gwangju: Michael Phelps paid tribute to Hungarian teenager Kristof Milak’s “beautiful technique” after he took down the American legend’s long-standing 200 metres butterfly record at the world championships in South Korea. Phelps described Milak’s time of one minute, 50.73 seconds in Gwangju as “incredible,” although he admitted his astonishment was tinged with sadness at losing a world record which had …

Phelps' long-standing 200m butterfly record smashed by teenager Kristof Milak
5 years, 8 months ago

Phelps' long-standing 200m butterfly record smashed by teenager Kristof Milak

The Hindu  

Kristof Milak shattered Michael Phelps' long-standing world record in the 200 metres butterfly at the World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju on Wednesday. American great Phelps, who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals having won 23 in his decorated career, had held the world-leading time in the event for 18 years in total, having become the youngest male …

World Aquatics Championships: Kristof Milak breaks Michael Phelps' 200m record; veteran Federica Pellegrini stuns Katie Ledecky
5 years, 8 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: Kristof Milak breaks Michael Phelps' 200m record; veteran Federica Pellegrini stuns Katie Ledecky

Firstpost  

Milak touched in 1 minute, 50.73 seconds on Wednesday to lower the mark of 1:51.51 that Phelps set at the 2009 worlds in Rome during the height of the high-tech suit era Gwangju: Federica Pellegrini defeated a field of younger competitors, minus ailing Katie Ledecky, to win the 200-meter freestyle at the world swimming championships on Wednesday night. Kristof Milak …

'I felt like a 16-year-old,' swimming ace Michael Phelps recounts his road to glory at 2016 Rio Olympics
5 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

FINA World Championships 2017: Is Caeleb Dressel the true successor to Michael Phelps' throne?
7 years, 7 months ago

FINA World Championships 2017: Is Caeleb Dressel the true successor to Michael Phelps' throne?

Firstpost  

With Michael Phelps back in retirement, Caeleb Dressel stepped out of his idol’s shadow to match the US legend’s tally of seven golds at the world championships in Budapest. Twenty-four hours after becoming the first swimmer to win three golds in one night at a major international meet, Dressel joined Phelps in another elite club: seven golds at the second-biggest …

FINA World Championships: Caeleb Dressel finishes event with record-equalling seven golds
7 years, 7 months ago

FINA World Championships: Caeleb Dressel finishes event with record-equalling seven golds

Firstpost  

Caeleb Dressel brought the curtain down on the World Championships with a historic seventh gold medal in Budapest on Sunday, equalling the record of swimming legend Michael Phelps. Dressel’s seven golds include three individual titles in the 50 metres, 100 metres freestyle and 100 metres butterfly, plus relay golds in the 4x100 metres freestyle, 4x100 metres mixed freestyle, 4x100 metres …

Caeleb Dressel: American swimmer can match Michael Phelps, says Mark Foster
7 years, 7 months ago

Caeleb Dressel: American swimmer can match Michael Phelps, says Mark Foster

CNN  

Story highlights Dressel is first swimmer to win three golds in one night American has equaled Phelps' 2007 record of seven world titles Twenty-year-old studies at University of Florida CNN — Caeleb Dressel is only 20 years old, but he’s already making history. So bright is Dressel’s future that, according to former world champion Mark Foster, the American can not …

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