The Olympic swimming competition is done, a development that has landlubbing NFL fans celebrating. But even the most chlorine averse among us has to admit that what Michael Phelps accomplished in Rio was pretty cool. The best swimmer in history came away with five gold medals and a silver medal. He did it at 31, which isn’t ancient, though it might be AARP-card worthy by swimming standards. He won the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 individual medley, and grabbed silver in the 100 butterfly. His other three golds came in relays, which he dominated. How did this happen? Easy: a combination of freakish natural ability, a body built for swimming and an aura that had competitors behind even before they started. You
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Olympic Swimming Results: Michael Phelps, Simone Manuel Win On Historic Night
The swimming competitions at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro have reached fever pitch. USA’s Michael Phelps and Simone Manuel won gold medals Thursday night, making swimming history that will resonate far beyond the confines of the Olympic Aquatics Stadium. Phelps won the gold medal in the men’s 200m individual medley final, dispatching rival Ryan Lochte and the rest of the competition with startling ease. Phelps became the first swimmer to win four consecutive Olympic gold medals in the same event. Just 38 minutes after winning the 200, Phelps progressed to the final of the 100m butterfly. He accepted his record 22nd gold medal in-betwee... NESN.com
Michael Phelps Turned To The Dark Side Before Olympic Semifinal Vs. Chad le Clos
There’s a reason Michael Phelps is the greatest Olympian of all time. While we always thought it was a combination of God-given ability and extreme dedication, the 19-time gold medalist revealed there could be other factors at work. Like The Dark Side of The Force. Observe. Talk about motor overload. Phelps was so incredibly focused he seemingly embraced The Dark Side while his South African rival, Chad le Clos, shadow boxed in front of him. It made for quite a scene in which Phelps looked angry with le Clos before their semifinal race to reach the final of the 200M butterfly, Phelps’ signature event. Le Clos just out-touched Phelps... NESN.com
Olympian Michael Phelps Strips To Speedo, Distracts Free Throw Shooter (Videos)
Michael Phelps never went to college. The world clearly missed out on Michael Phelps in college. The swimmer and most decorated Olympian of all time added a new line to his already impressive resume on Thursday: Featured guest behind The Curtain of Distraction. Phelps aided the Arizona State basketball student section during a Pac-12 contest against Oregon State. We’ll let the videos speak for themselves. Phelps seemed pretty happy with himself (ASU went on to win the game, 86-68), and who could blame him: the shooter missed both free throws. We shouldn’t really be surprised, though. Phelps has never been one to lose — at anyth...