Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps leads Team USA in hope of final hurrah
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps leads Team USA in hope of final hurrah

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Once again Olympic legend Michael Phelps leads the mighty United States into battle in the Olympic competition pool. Rio de Janeiro: Once again Michael Phelps leads the mighty United States into battle in the Olympic competition pool, where traditional rivals Australia are just one country with the Americans in their sights. “Nobody is busy with what happened or what might happen.” Australia’s Cate Campbell arrives in Rio on a high after breaking the long-standing women’s 100m freestyle world record in July, while Cameron McEvoy is a gold medal contender in the men’s 50m and 100m free. Sun Yang, looking to defend his 2012 gold in the 400m and 1,500m freestyles, heads a Chinese squad that also includes Ning Zetao, 2015 world champion in the men’s 100m free and Ye Shiwen, reigning champion and world record-holder in the women’s 400m individual medley. She won 200m 400m, 800m and 1,500m free at last year’s world championships and could become the first Olympian to match Debbie Meyers’ 1968 feat of winning the 200m, 400m and 800m freestyles.

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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 …

Today in Sports - U.S. men’s basketball team beats Yugoslavia to win the gold medal at the Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - U.S. men’s basketball team beats Yugoslavia to win the gold medal at the Olympics

Associated Press  

Aug. 2 1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories. 1952 — Five American boxers win gold medals at the Olympics, marking the first time the U.S. wins the unofficial team title. 1996 — The star-studded United States men’s basketball team, Dream Team III, beat Yugoslavia 95-69 to win …

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 …

Manu soars into history with India’s 2nd shooting bronze
7 months, 3 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 …

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 …

Team USA brings home first gold of 2024 Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Team USA brings home first gold of 2024 Paris Olympics

The Independent  

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Meet Léon Marchand, the ‘French Michael Phelps’ ready to rule his home Olympics
8 months ago

Meet Léon Marchand, the ‘French Michael Phelps’ ready to rule his home Olympics

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. It’s a photo of Bowman’s newest protégé, Léon Marchand, taken the moment he realized he’d broken the world record in the men’s 400-meter individual medley last summer in Fukuoka, Japan. But this tiny little French kid who’s got a completely different personality than Michael did and a completely different …

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.” …

'Wow': Michael Phelps Flares Up Over Aussie Swimmer's Jab At U.S. Team
9 months ago

'Wow': Michael Phelps Flares Up Over Aussie Swimmer's Jab At U.S. Team

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Michael Phelps got pretty fired up watching an Australian swimmer’s criticism of her American rivals from last year. In a clip posted Friday by NBC Olympics, the Olympic swimming legend was asked to react to a video of Australia’s Cate Campbell ripping into U.S. swimmers at the 2023 World Championships in Japan. Campbell, a four-time Olympic gold …

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 …

Today in Sports - U.S. men’s basketball team beats Yugoslavia to win the gold medal at the Olympics
1 year, 7 months ago

Today in Sports - U.S. men’s basketball team beats Yugoslavia to win the gold medal at the Olympics

Associated Press  

Aug. 2 1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories. 1952 — Five American boxers win gold medals at the Olympics, marking the first time the U.S. wins the unofficial team title. 1996 — The star-studded United States men’s basketball team, Dream Team III, beat Yugoslavia 95-69 to win …

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 …

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 …

Michael Phelps, Vonn headline Team USA Hall of Fame's Class of 2022
2 years, 9 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, 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 …

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 …

Medal Count: Prediction has US heading a wide open Olympics
3 years, 8 months ago

Medal Count: Prediction has US heading a wide open Olympics

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics open Friday and predicting the overall medal count will be more difficult than usual because of the pandemic and the absence of many qualifying events over the last year. In one forecast done by Gracenote, which supplies statistical analysis to sports leagues around the world, the United States is picked to win the most overall …

From Michael Phelps to Takashi Ono, a Look at The Top Individual Medalists in Olympics History
3 years, 8 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 …

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 …

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 …

Michael Phelps is Gone, But Others Ready to Fill The Void
3 years, 9 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 …

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 …

Tokyo 2020: Here’s what we missed
4 years, 8 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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia's agencies bicker about athlete funding as Games loom on horizon
5 years, 1 month ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia's agencies bicker about athlete funding as Games loom on horizon

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If bickering over funding was an Olympic sport, Australia would be in line for a gold that might help slow the nation’s seemingly inexorable slide down the medals table. Melbourne: If bickering over funding was an Olympic sport, Australia would be in line for a gold that might help slow the nation’s seemingly inexorable slide down the medals table. “The …

HTLS 2019: Coming back from the Sydney Olympics without a medal was a big motivation, Michael Phelps
5 years, 3 months 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 …

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 …

'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

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“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 …

Olympic great Michael Phelps watches Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings clash at Kotla. See Pic
5 years, 11 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 …

Legend Phelps slams WADA for lifting Russia doping ban
6 years, 6 months ago

Legend Phelps slams WADA for lifting Russia doping ban

The Hindu  

Olympic legend Michael Phelps called for new leadership in the fight against drugs in sport on Friday after the World Anti-Doping Agency controversially reinstated Russia's tainted anti-drugs body. The American swimming great said it was “sad” that WADA had lifted its three-year ban on Russia's RUSADA, which paves the way for Russian athletes to return to competition. “Somebody has to …

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 …

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 …

FINA World Championships: Swimming ushers in new era post Michael Phelps' retirement
7 years, 8 months ago

FINA World Championships: Swimming ushers in new era post Michael Phelps' retirement

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The world swimming championships will usher in a new era following the retirement of American great Michael Phelps when eight days of racing commence at Budapest’s Duna Arena on Sunday. Budapest: The world swimming championships will usher in a new era following the retirement of American great Michael Phelps when eight days of racing commence at Budapest’s Duna Arena on …

Cristiano Ronaldo, Usain Bolt in fray for Laureus World Sports Awards
8 years, 2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, Usain Bolt in fray for Laureus World Sports Awards

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo has three nominations - both individually and through his teams Portugal and Real Madrid. The Laureus World Sports award winners will be declared in Monaco on February 14 Cristiano Ronaldo, the FIFA World Player of the Year, will be racing against Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt to win the Laureus World Sports Awards, 2017. Olympians fill …

Olympics 2016: From Michael Phelps to Refugee Team, the most enduring moments from Rio
8 years, 7 months ago

Olympics 2016: From Michael Phelps to Refugee Team, the most enduring moments from Rio

Firstpost  

Shaking to samba and expressing a sense of longing with uniquely Brazilian words, Olympians and fans said goodbye to the Rio Games with one last big bash that was both revelatory and a sigh of relief. Here are some enduring takeaways from the 2016 Rio Games: Sealed with a kiss Swimming great Michael Phelps regained his cherished 200m butterfly Olympic …

Rio Olympics prove, for Britain at least, money can buy success
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics prove, for Britain at least, money can buy success

China Daily  

Chen Aisen of China competes in the men's 10m platform diving final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 20, 2016. That triggered a wave of disbelief on Chinese social media, with one netizen asking “Are you kidding?” on hearing the news that China had slipped behind the UK on the medals table. National lottery funding, technological advances and scientific training …

Rio Olympics 2016 final medal tally: Dominant USA on top, Great Britain pips China for second
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016 final medal tally: Dominant USA on top, Great Britain pips China for second

Firstpost  

At the end of the Rio Olympics, USA remained firmly at the top of the medal tally – with 121 medals. Romance made its way into the medal tally with France’s Tony Yoka completed a Olympic double on Sunday, winning the super-heavyweight title just days after his fiancee had secured her own boxing gold medal. Great Britain on 67 medals …

Rio Olympics 2016, day 16 highlights: 'Marvellous' Games end in fanfare, US ‘Dream Team’ bags gold
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, day 16 highlights: 'Marvellous' Games end in fanfare, US ‘Dream Team’ bags gold

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The Rio Olympics ended in a blaze of colour with an exuberant closing ceremony on Sunday as Tokyo took up the baton promising to host the best Games yet in 2020. History will talk about a Rio de Janeiro before and a much better Rio de Janeiro after the Olympic Games.” Just a few hours earlier, the United States basketball …

Rio Olympics 2016, day 15 highlights: Aditi Ashok finishes strong, Neymar leads Brazil to gold
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, day 15 highlights: Aditi Ashok finishes strong, Neymar leads Brazil to gold

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Day fifteen of the Rio Olympics 2016 saw only one Indian in action, with teen golfer Aditi Ashok rounding off the second week of the Games. Day fifteen of the Rio Olympics 2016 saw only one Indian in action, with teen golfer Aditi Ashok rounding off the second week of the Games with a card of five-over 76 to end …

Olympics legend Michael Phelps hanging up the suit for good after stellar career and overcoming 'athlete's death'
8 years, 7 months ago

Olympics legend Michael Phelps hanging up the suit for good after stellar career and overcoming 'athlete's death'

Daily Mail  

It is raining hard outside and a storm has whipped sand off Ipanema beach so that banks of it are nestling next to the kerb on the avenue that runs along the ocean front. While three-month-old Boomer weighs ‘probably 15 or 16lbs,’ according to Phelps, his Olympic medals haul tips the scales at 17.97lbs. ‘So it is hard and it …

Rio Olympics 2016, day 13 highlights: Usain Bolt, Ryan Lochte rule limelight for different reasons
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, day 13 highlights: Usain Bolt, Ryan Lochte rule limelight for different reasons

Firstpost  

Usain Bolt and Ryan Lochte commanded the Olympic spotlight on Thursday for drastically different reasons. This is why I said this is my last Olympics — I can’t prove anything else.” For all of the Olympic fanfare surrounding Bolt’s win, American swimmer Ryan Lochte and three of his teammates attracted attention for all the wrong reasons. The episode served as …

Rio Olympics 2016, day 12 highlights: Arrests of IOC official, US swimmers overshadow events
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, day 12 highlights: Arrests of IOC official, US swimmers overshadow events

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Brazilian police arrested two US swimmers and a top International Olympic Committee official as scandal overshadowed the Rio Games and Usain Bolt’s progress toward a new gold. Brazil’s suffering sports fans got some good news when football star Neymar scored twice — including the fastest Olympic goal after 15 seconds — in a 6-0 win over Honduras in the Olympic …

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps says being a little part of Joseph Schooling's inspiration means a lot
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps says being a little part of Joseph Schooling's inspiration means a lot

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Michael Phelps has acknowledged a “small part” in his own dramatic Olympic defeat by Singapore hero Joseph Schooling but bears no grudge. Rio de Janeiro: Michael Phelps has acknowledged a “small part” in his own dramatic Olympic defeat by Singapore hero Joseph Schooling but bears no grudge. Schooling said Phelps “is the reason why I wanted to be a better …

Rio Olympics 2016 medal tally: USA continues to lead; Great Britain, China follow at 2nd and 3rd
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016 medal tally: USA continues to lead; Great Britain, China follow at 2nd and 3rd

Firstpost  

At the end of Day 10, United States stayed at the top of the medal tally with 75 medals in total,. David Rudisha sealed a historic Olympic 800m double as Shaunae Miller’s audacious dive and Thiago Braz’s pole vault gold for Brazil lit up a wet Monday night in Rio. Unheralded Brazilian Thiago Braz Da Silva sent the home crowd …

Usain Bolt captures his third Olympic gold in 100m in Rio
8 years, 7 months ago

Usain Bolt captures his third Olympic gold in 100m in Rio

China Daily  

If there were any doubts, it took less than 10 seconds - 9.81 to be exact - for Usain Bolt to erase them. Bolt beat American Justin Gatlin, who fans greeted with raucous boos, by.08 seconds. Bolt shoved Michael Phelps aside to take center stage for Week 2 of these troubled Rio Games. A few minutes earlier, South Africa's Wayde …

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins last relay gold as US dominate
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins last relay gold as US dominate

Live Mint  

Rio de Janeiro: Michael Phelps captured his 23rd and final Olympic gold medal on Saturday as the US sealed a week of dominance in the pool by winning the men’s and women’s medley relays. Denmark’s Pernille Blume beat a field of world and Olympic champions to take gold in the women’s 50 freestyle and Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri won the men’s …

Rio Olympics 2016, day 8 highlights: Michael Phelps signs off with another gold, Mo Farah shines again
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, day 8 highlights: Michael Phelps signs off with another gold, Mo Farah shines again

Firstpost  

Michael Phelps brought down the curtain on his record-breaking career with his 23rd Olympic gold medal as Mo Farah stole the show at the athletics with a gritty 10,000m win on Saturday. Michael Phelps brought curtain down on his record-breaking career with a 23rd Olympic gold medal before Mo Farah stole the show at the athletics events of Rio Olympics …

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