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Reuters, Rio de Janeiro
Fri Aug 5, 2016 12:00 AM
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Phelps wants clean sport

Reuters, Rio de Janeiro
Fri Aug 5, 2016 12:00 AM Last update on: Fri Aug 5, 2016 04:42 PM
Swimmer Michael Phelps won 23 gold medals out of a total tally of 28 over five Olympic games . File Photo: Internet

Michael Phelps, the most medalled Olympian of all time, questioned on Wednesday whether he had ever swum in a 'clean' sport as he prepared for a Rio Games overshadowed by the Russian doping scandal.

"We all want clean sports," the American told a news conference.

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"I think I can honestly say as well in my career I don't know if I've ever competed in a clean sport," added the 31-year-old, winner of 18 career Olympic golds and 22 medals. "And it's upsetting."

However, his long-standing coach Bob Bowman was scathing about the situation.

"Clearly from a team perspective we are just focused on getting the best performances that we can, regardless of the circumstances," he said, sitting alongside Phelps.

"But I would have to say from a personal standpoint, it's very concerning to me that our governing bodies have dropped the ball in many ways on this. The system is broken and it has to be fixed."

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