Michael Phelps: '100%' ready for Rio
9 years ago

Michael Phelps: '100%' ready for Rio

China Daily  

China is seeing a surge in sports participation, and maybesomeday it will have an Olympic swimmer who can strive for the success of American swimming legend Michael Phelps. Michael Phelps, the American swimmer who has won the most medals of any Olympic competitor, talks about his training and preparation for his last splash in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. Phelps, who will be competing in his fourth Olympiad, said he is "100 percent prepared" for the Games. Phelps turned in a 47.51 in the 4-by-100 meter freestyle relay in the 2008 Olympics;Ning's personal best in 100 meters is 47.65 in the 2014 Chinese National Swimming Championships.

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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  

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Gold standard medical care
7 months, 1 week ago

Gold standard medical care

China Daily  

Wang examines a Team China athlete's arm during the Paris Olympics. "The US team brought their medical devices via ship, so that their athletes could rehabilitate as usual," Wang said, recounting how his team marveled at their US counterparts' facilities during a visit. For years, the doctors, nurses and rehabilitation therapists from Wang's department at the hospital have engaged in …

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  

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One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who’s caught doping
7 months, 2 weeks ago

One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who’s caught doping

Associated Press  

PARIS — In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down Monday on his support for tougher sanctions — including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive for a banned substance. “Keep the Olympics about integrity.” Watching Marchand’s big moments Phelps said he was not surprised at all by Léon Marchand’s performance at his home Olympics, …

Michael Phelps reacts after Leon Marchand creates history with audacious double gold medal feat at Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Phelps reacts after Leon Marchand creates history with audacious double gold medal feat at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

On the evening of July 31, Leon Marchand etched his name into Olympic history by securing two gold medals within hours at the Paris La Defense Arena, setting new Olympic records in both events. I’ve done six races in a day and a half, so that’s a lot, and I took advantage of it to enjoy myself at the end …

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 …

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.” …

Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator

The Independent  

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Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. Olympic athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheaters ahead of next month’s Summer Games in Paris, two former gold medalists told a House subcommittee on Tuesday night. Phelps expressed frustration that nothing had changed since he testified before the same subcommittee seven years ago about WADA’s handling of Russian …

Watch: Michael Phelps testifies on anti-doping measures ahead of Olympics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Michael Phelps testifies on anti-doping measures ahead of Olympics

The Independent  

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Michael Phelps rejoins NBC’s Olympic broadcast team for swimming coverage in Paris
9 months ago

Michael Phelps rejoins NBC’s Olympic broadcast team for swimming coverage in Paris

New York Times  

Michael Phelps is back in the broadcast booth. The American swimmer and most decorated Olympian of all time will return to NBC’s Olympic broadcast team for swimming coverage at the Paris Games, the network announced Friday. Phelps was a part of NBC’s swimming broadcast team during the Tokyo Games in 2021. “I would make them eat every word they said …

Chinese swimmers send Olympics warning amid doping controversy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese swimmers send Olympics warning amid doping controversy

The Independent  

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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. …

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, 8 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 …

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

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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 …

Swimmer wins big in special events
3 years, 4 months ago

Swimmer wins big in special events

China Daily  

Macao athlete Chen Yu-chia wins a silver medal and three bronze medals at the National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the National Special Olympic Games. Chen won a silver medal in the men's 400m freestyle S14 at the 11th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the eighth National Special Olympic Games, held in Northwest China's Shaanxi province from …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Olympics records: Top 10 male athletes with most medals at the Games
3 years, 8 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, 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 …

Michael Phelps reflects on sideline role during Olympic trials
3 years, 9 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 …

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 …

After Humbling Michael Phelps in Rio, Joseph Schooling Seeks Another Shock at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 11 months ago

After Humbling Michael Phelps in Rio, Joseph Schooling Seeks Another Shock at Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Singapore’s Joseph Schooling famously upset the great Michael Phelps to win Olympic gold but he said “my biggest rival is myself” as he bids to return to form at the Tokyo Games. Schooling, the Southeast Asian city-state’s first Olympic champion, said the year’s pandemic delay had given him extra time to prepare after a disappointing world championships in 2019. But …

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 …

This day in sports: 1984 Los Angeles Olympics officially open
4 years, 7 months ago

This day in sports: 1984 Los Angeles Olympics officially open

LA Times  

The Los Angeles Olympic Games were declared officially opened by President Ronald Reagan on this date in 1984, when athletes from 140 countries marched into the Coliseum to celebrate the Olympic festival and witness the lighting of the stadium’s torch. 2000 — Blaine Wilson, America’s best gymnast, wins his fifth-straight gold medal at the U.S. Championships at St. Louis, the …

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 …

Swimming: Why Michael Phelps is the superstar of the pool
5 years, 2 months ago

Swimming: Why Michael Phelps is the superstar of the pool

The Hindu  

It was on July 31, 2012 that Michael Phelps officially became the greatest Olympian of all time. It was an event Phelps had utterly dominated for nearly eight years, one in which he had won gold at the two previous Olympic Games and the three preceding World Championships. “I don’t want to swim after I turn 30 and that is …

Liu Xiang breaks Asian record in women's 50m freestyle at FINA Champions Series in Beijing
5 years, 2 months ago

Liu Xiang breaks Asian record in women's 50m freestyle at FINA Champions Series in Beijing

China Daily  

Liu Xiang wins gold for China in women's 50m freestyle at the FINA Champions Swim Series Jan 18, 2020. BEIJING - Liu Xiang broke the Asian record in the women's 50m freestyle as Olympic champion Sun Yang claimed a comfortable victory in men's 400m freestyle at the FINA Champions Swim Series here on Saturday. Yu Jingyao brought the third gold …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

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