ARTICLES RELATING TO MICHAEL PHELPS

Phelps 'to plan comeback'

2013-05-18 10:56

The son of the US national swim team director has reported that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Phelps rules out Rio return

2013-03-12 07:40

US swimming legend Michael Phelps says there is no chance of him coming out of retirement to compete in the 2016 Olympics.

Michael Phelps signs golf deal

2013-01-30 22:31

Michael Phelps, the US swim star who set records with 22 Olympic medals, has signed a golf equipment deal with PING.

Phelps scoops top AP award

2012-12-20 19:56

Swimming legend Michael Phelps has been voted The Associated Press male athlete of the year in a poll by US editors and broadcasters.

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Michael Phelps - longest putt ever!

2012-10-10 10:43

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps holes a monster 153-foot putt at Dunhill Links breaking the record for the longest televised putt in golf history.

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New role for Phelps's coach

2012-09-10 18:30

Bob Bowman, the coach who guided Michael Phelps through his Olympic career, has taken a job as an Olympics consultant.

Le Clos: Gold was my destiny

2012-08-30 17:21

Beating United States swimmer Michael Phelps was his destiny, 200m butterfly Olympic gold winner Chad le Clos has said.

Cameron: Time to change pin!

2012-08-10 09:23

Cameron van der Burgh says it's time to change his 2012 pin number on his cell phone after reaching his goal at this year's Olympics.

Golden finish for Phelps

2012-08-04 21:55

Michael Phelps has ended his career with another gold as the United States won the medley relay at the London Olympics.

Another record for Phelps

2012-08-02 21:47

Michael Phelps became the first male swimmer to win the same event at three successive Olympics when he clinched the 200m IM.

Obama praises Phelps in tweet

2012-08-01 14:37

The praise for Michael Phelps' record-breaking swim continues to pop up on Twitter feeds, most recently from Barack Obama himself.

Phelps praises Le Clos

2012-08-01 10:26

Swimming superstar Michael Phelps has praised South Africa’s Chad le Clos for winning the men’s 200 metres butterfly final.

Phelps accused of doping

2012-07-31 10:17

China's former Olympic doctor says he has long suspected Michael Phelps of using performance-enhacing drugs, according to a report.

Phelps, Lochte resume duel

2012-07-27 09:23

The Olympic swimming programme starts with a bang with US star Michael Phelps and his arch rival Ryan Lochte on a collision course.

Phelps poised for swan song

2012-07-12 12:09

Michael Phelps will put the finishing touches on his glittering Olympic career in London, where he can only add to his legacy.

Phelps settles for 7 in London

2012-07-02 19:36

Michael Phelps won't try to replicate his glittering eight-gold haul of 2008 at the London Olympics, coach Bob Bowman has said.

Phelps holds off Lochte

2012-07-01 12:49

Two-time defending Olympic champion Michael Phelps held off Ryan Lochte to win the 200m medley at the US swimming trials.

Phelps turns tables on Lochte

2012-06-28 07:36

Michael Phelps turned the tables on Ryan Lochte in the 200m freestyle final at the US Olympic swimming trials.

Lochte tops Phelps in Omaha

2012-06-27 07:30

Ryan Lochte again got the better of Michael Phelps, but said his real 200m freestyle test was yet to come at the US Olympic trials.

First blood to Lochte

2012-06-26 07:51

Ryan Lochte has downed Michael Phelps in the men's 400m medley at the US Olympic swimming trials in Omaha.

Phelps to swim 400m medley

2012-06-25 07:58

Michael Phelps has dropped one veil, confirming his entry in the 400m individual medley at the US Olympic swimming trials.

Phelps coy on London finale

2012-05-14 11:10

Michael Phelps is adamant the London Olympics will be his last, but is keeping the details of his grand finale to himself for now.

Phelps, Lochte fall to Berens

2012-05-12 09:09

Michael Phelps outraced Ryan Lochte in the 200m freestyle at the Charlotte UltraSwim but both lost out to Ricky Berens.

Phelps regains passion

2012-02-09 10:32

Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps has regained his passion for the sport he dominated in dazzling style at Beijing.

Phelps launches new swimsuit

2011-11-30 07:55

The row that reduced the 2009 swimming world champs to a farce could erupt again when Michael Phelps launches a new bodysuit.

 

Turkey signs Phelps' coach

2013-04-30 15:41

Turkey has signed Michael Phelps' coach as a consultant on their swimming programme for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Phelps a fish out of water

2013-01-31 14:24

Michael Phelps displayed ice-cool composure, but he was a bag of nerves when he played the "noisiest hole in golf".

Phelps dumps model girlfriend

2013-01-02 08:02

Michael Phelps is a single man after the 22-time Olympic medalist swimmer split from his model girlfriend of nine months.

Phelps jokes at Rio comeback

2012-10-31 10:57

Michael Phelps says the only chance he'll be competing again at the 2016 Olympics is if he finds a way to succeed in golf.

Phelps to play at Dunhill Links

2012-09-29 17:06

US swimmer Michael Phelps will join double amputee Oscar Pistorius at next week's Dunhill Links pro-am golf event in Scotland.

Phelps wins - at poker table

2012-09-03 10:26

Even though Michael Phelps has officially retired from swimming, that doesn't mean that he has to stop winning.

Phelps: 22 medals + 1 WAG

2012-08-14 13:04

Now that his work in London is done, swimming superstar Michael Phelps has gone public with his girlfriend.

I pee in the pool, says Phelps

2012-08-06 22:02

Olympic great Michael Phelps has admitted he's guilty of a different sort of gold run - his habit of peeing in the pool.

Phelps 'watching' Le Clos

2012-08-04 18:06

Michael Phelps says he is looking forward to following South Africa's Chad le Clos's career progress over the next few years.

Presidency lauds Le Clos

2012-08-01 18:06

SA was overcome with emotion when Chad le Clos scooped a second gold medal for the country at the Olympics, the Presidency says.

Phelps 'probably not' greatest

2012-08-01 14:13

American swimmer Michael Phelps is "probably not" the greatest Olympian of all time, Games chief Sebastian Coe has said.

Phelps sets Olympic record

2012-07-31 22:26

Swimming superstar Michael Phelps has become the most decorated Olympian in history after winning his 19th medal.

Lochte outshines Phelps

2012-07-29 11:05

American swimmer Ryan Lochte sunk record-chasing Michael Phelps in a pulsating start to the Olympics in the 400m individual medley.

1.73m problem for Bolt, Phelps

2012-07-12 17:00

Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps may find it hard to sleep at the Olympics as the beds in the athlete's village are only 1.73m long.

Phelps leads US swim team

2012-07-03 09:09

The United States have picked a powerful team of 47 swimmers, overflowing with talent and experience, for the London Olympics.

Phelps eyes 8 golds in London

2012-07-02 07:49

Michael Phelps is headed to the London Olympics with a chance to match his glittering eight-gold haul of 2008.

Phelps flies to Olympic berth

2012-06-29 09:56

Michael Phelps secured a fourth straight Olympic berth in the 200m butterfly, cruising to victory at the US trials.

Phelps eases into fly semis

2012-06-27 19:42

World record-holder Michael Phelps eased into the semi-finals of the 200m butterfly at the US Olympic swimming trials.

Lochte again tops Phelps

2012-06-26 21:29

Ryan Lochte again outswam Michael Phelps to set the fastest qualifying time for the 200m freestyle at the US Olympic trials.

Le Clos out to topple Phelps

2012-06-25 22:25

South African swimmer Chad le Clos says he will not be overawed by going up against his idol Michael Phelps at the Olympics.

Phelps, Lochte set to clash

2012-06-20 09:38

Michael Phelps's bid to maintain Olympic swimming supremacy begins next week when he renews his rivalry with Ryan Lochte.

Phelps runner-up again

2012-05-13 11:16

Michael Phelps showed he still has some work to do before the Olympics, settling for another runner-up finish at the Charlotte GP.

Phelps impresses in medley

2012-03-31 07:43

Michael Phelps has notched the third-fastest 400m medley time of the year at the Indianapolis Grand Prix.

Phelps dominates Austin meet

2012-01-15 13:02

American swimmer Michael Phelps has cruised to victory in the 400m individual medley at the Austin Grand Prix.

Phelps romps to 5th win

2011-11-14 09:21

Michael Phelps captured his fifth gold medal of the weekend, dominating the 200 metre individual medley at the Minnesota GP meet.

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