Phelps leaves Lochte in his wake one last time at Olympics
8 years, 7 months ago

Phelps leaves Lochte in his wake one last time at Olympics

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Michael Phelps waggled four fingers, recognizing another historic achievement. In what was billed as the final showdown between two of America’s greatest swimmers, Phelps blew away Lochte — and everyone else — to win his fourth gold medal of the Rio Olympics and 22nd overall with a victory in the 200-meter individual medley Thursday night. He’s got one more individual event at what he insists will really be his final Olympics — remember, he already retired once — and will be looking to add a fourth straight gold in the 100 butterfly to his staggering resume. It was a far cry from the London Games, where “Missy The Missile” became only the second American woman to take four gold medals in a single Olympics. I’m happy with myself.” Phelps hustled off after his victory, knowing he had to come back about 40 minutes later for the semifinals of the 100 butterfly, another event he’ll be trying to win for the fourth straight time.

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

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Today in Sports - Michael Phelps ends his career at the Rio Olympics with 23 career gold medals
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Great Britain swimmers return six-medal haul including several gold near misses
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris Olympics
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Michael Phelps reacts after Leon Marchand creates history with audacious double gold medal feat at Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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

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

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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.” …

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

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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  

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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 …

Today in Sports - The Summer Olympics open in Los Angeles with a record 140 nations competing
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Today in Sports - The Summer Olympics open in Los Angeles with a record 140 nations competing

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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 …

After Phelps, a kinder, gentler Bob Bowman still producing top swimmers
1 year, 8 months ago

After Phelps, a kinder, gentler Bob Bowman still producing top swimmers

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — When Bob Bowman was coaching the world’s greatest swimmer, he’d be the first to concede he was not a very nice person at the pool. “I’m so different,” the 58-year-old Bowman said, breaking into a nervous chuckle when asked specifically what that means. “I’m really proud to see where Bob is at now,” said Chase Kalisz, who was …

Ryan Lochte’s 6 Olympic swimming medals up for auction
2 years, 8 months ago

Ryan Lochte’s 6 Olympic swimming medals up for auction

Associated Press  

All of Ryan Lochte’s Olympic silver and bronze medals are up for auction, with the proceeds going to a charity benefitting children. “I’m not one to be all sentimental about medals,” Lochte told The Associated Press by phone Sunday from a Mexican vacation. “I’ve been teaming with my dad doing swim clinics and I’m coming out with my own sunscreen.” …

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  

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Tokyo Olympics: Duncan Scott left with strange sorrow after claiming more silver for Team GB
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Duncan Scott left with strange sorrow after claiming more silver for Team GB

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3 years, 7 months ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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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  

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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 …

Lochte flops: Olympic career likely over after 7th in 200 IM
3 years, 9 months ago

Lochte flops: Olympic career likely over after 7th in 200 IM

The Hindu  

Ryan Lochte’s Olympic career is apparently over. “There’s a lot more I want to accomplish in the sport of swimming, whether it’s in the pool or outside the pool.” A 12-time Olympic medalist, Lochte was the last swimmer to climb out of the pool. “But it doesn't make or break my life.” Bryce Mefford took the likely second Olympic spot …

Swimming: Ryan Lochte's Olympic Career Likely Over After Finishing 7th in 200 Individual Medley
3 years, 9 months ago

Swimming: Ryan Lochte's Olympic Career Likely Over After Finishing 7th in 200 Individual Medley

News 18  

Ryan Lochte‘s Olympic career is apparently over. In other events, Ryan Murphy romped to victory in the 200 backstroke, adding to his triumph in the 100 back, while Abby Weitzel won the 100 freestyle after defending Olympic champion Simone Manuel shockingly failed to advance from the semifinals the previous night. Lilly King also booked a second event in Tokyo, though …

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 …

Lochte, chastened by misdeeds, takes aim at fifth Olympics
3 years, 9 months ago

Lochte, chastened by misdeeds, takes aim at fifth Olympics

The Hindu  

Ryan Lochte knows what people think of him. “That would be proving a lot of people wrong and that’s what I want to do.” 'Good job training' His results leading into trials haven't signalled that he's poised to join Phelps and Dara Torres in making the most Olympic appearances of any American swimmer. “We haven’t seen in competition what we …

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 …

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 …

Ryan Lochte unfazed by Tokyo Olympics postponement
5 years ago

Ryan Lochte unfazed by Tokyo Olympics postponement

The Hindu  

US Swimmer Ryan Lochte’s Olympic window may be closing, but the 35-year-old says he’s ready to push on another year after the 2020 Tokyo Games were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. “I was a little pissed off because I’ve been training my butt off and I’ve been feeling great,” the 12-time Olympic medalist told the Los Angeles Times on …

Ryan Lochte wins 200m medley title at US swimming championships
5 years, 7 months ago

Ryan Lochte wins 200m medley title at US swimming championships

The Hindu  

Six-time Olympic gold medallist Ryan Lochte, back from a 14-month suspension, won the 200m individual medley at the US swimming championships in Palo Alto, California. Lochte, 35, clocked 1min 57.76 to win a 27th national title and stamp himself a contender to make a fifth Olympic team next year. In his time away from competition, Lochte appeared on the US …

Ryan Lochte targets Tokyo Olympics after comeback swim
5 years, 7 months ago

Ryan Lochte targets Tokyo Olympics after comeback swim

The Hindu  

A rejuvenated Ryan Lochte returned to competitive swimming for the first time in more than a year on Wednesday, insisting he was a changed man as he targets a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Although the time was nearly four seconds slower than his world record, five-time Olympic gold medalist Lochte was happy with his performance as he sets …

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 …

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 …

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 …

American Caeleb Dressel ties Michael Phelps’ world championship record with seven gold medals
7 years, 7 months ago

American Caeleb Dressel ties Michael Phelps’ world championship record with seven gold medals

LA Times  

Caeleb Dressel competes during the men’s 4x100-meter medley relay final at the World Championships on July 30 in Budapest, Hungary. Caeleb Dressel won his seventh gold medal of the world championships Sunday, putting the U.S. team ahead to stay with another dominating swim in the 4x100-meter medley relay. epa06117660 Lilly King of the USA is on her way to win …

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