Michael Phelps

Phelps not ready to move over for 'hungry kid' Marchand

Olympic great Michael Phelps said he was 'greedy' to hold onto his one remaining individual swimming world record faced with the threat of 'hungry kid' Leon Marchand.

Phelps frustrated by Rio doping fears

US swimming legend Michael Phelps has spoken of his frustration at the possibility rivals were using drugs at last year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Bolt, Phelps cap era of excellence

Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps towered over the 2016 Rio Games, capping an era of sustained excellence that promises to reverberate through the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and beyond.

Rio Olympics: Phelps hails role inspiring his own defeat

Michael Phelps has acknowledged a "small part" in his own dramatic Olympic defeat by Singapore hero Joseph Schooling but bears no grudge.

23rd gold provides perfect finish for Phelps

Michael Phelps brings the curtain down on one of sport's most storied careers with a dynamite relay swim to give himself 23 Olympic gold medals.

Rio Olympics: Schooling wins Singapore's first gold

In just one performance, Singapore's Joseph Schooling beats swimming great Michael Phelps, takes home his city state's first Olympic gold medal and becomes an instant millionaire.

Rio Olympics: Phelps wins 22nd gold

Michael Phelps of the United States wins the Olympic 200 metres individual medley to capture the 22nd gold medal of his career and becomes the first swimmer to win the same event at four consecutive Games.

Rio Olympics: 21 gold Phelps still rules the pool

In an unforgettable display of Olympic power Michael Phelps wins two more finals to take his historic all-time record load to 21 golds and entrench his legendary status.

Drugs row takes centre stage

Olympics officials promise to push for life bans for dope cheats, echoing calls from Michael Phelps and Michael Johnson as a bitter drugs row engulfed the Rio Games.

September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022

Phelps not ready to move over for 'hungry kid' Marchand

Olympic great Michael Phelps said he was 'greedy' to hold onto his one remaining individual swimming world record faced with the threat of 'hungry kid' Leon Marchand.

February 28, 2017
February 28, 2017

Phelps frustrated by Rio doping fears

US swimming legend Michael Phelps has spoken of his frustration at the possibility rivals were using drugs at last year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

December 20, 2016
December 20, 2016

Bolt, Phelps cap era of excellence

Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps towered over the 2016 Rio Games, capping an era of sustained excellence that promises to reverberate through the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and beyond.

August 16, 2016
August 16, 2016

Rio Olympics: Phelps hails role inspiring his own defeat

Michael Phelps has acknowledged a "small part" in his own dramatic Olympic defeat by Singapore hero Joseph Schooling but bears no grudge.

August 14, 2016
August 14, 2016

23rd gold provides perfect finish for Phelps

Michael Phelps brings the curtain down on one of sport's most storied careers with a dynamite relay swim to give himself 23 Olympic gold medals.

August 13, 2016
August 13, 2016

Rio Olympics: Schooling wins Singapore's first gold

In just one performance, Singapore's Joseph Schooling beats swimming great Michael Phelps, takes home his city state's first Olympic gold medal and becomes an instant millionaire.

August 12, 2016
August 12, 2016

Rio Olympics: Phelps wins 22nd gold

Michael Phelps of the United States wins the Olympic 200 metres individual medley to capture the 22nd gold medal of his career and becomes the first swimmer to win the same event at four consecutive Games.

August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

Rio Olympics: 21 gold Phelps still rules the pool

In an unforgettable display of Olympic power Michael Phelps wins two more finals to take his historic all-time record load to 21 golds and entrench his legendary status.

August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

Drugs row takes centre stage

Olympics officials promise to push for life bans for dope cheats, echoing calls from Michael Phelps and Michael Johnson as a bitter drugs row engulfed the Rio Games.

August 9, 2016
August 9, 2016

Brazil's first gold won by Silva from the favelas

A female athlete from the favelas wins Brazil's first gold medal of the Rio Games as Michael Phelps steps up his campaign for yet more Olympic honours.