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Michael Phelps

# michael-phelps - Saturday 18 May, 2013

He couldn’t, could he? Michael Phelps planning comeback for 2016 Olympics – reports

Is the so-callled greatest Olympian of all time set to return?

# michael-phelps - Wednesday 30 January, 2013

# michael-phelps - Friday 28 December, 2012

VIDEO: Was this the most improbable sporting moment of 2012?

It’s Michael Phelps, but not as you know him.

# michael-phelps - Monday 29 October, 2012

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Off the record: 5 stories you may have missed this weekend

Giant inflatable pigs, riots and showboating gone wrong.

# michael-phelps - Saturday 13 October, 2012

You are what you eat? 10 of the strangest sports diets

It’s not all about healthy living, according to this lot.

# michael-phelps - Friday 5 October, 2012

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Casey caught out by canine robbery

Casey was in the process of lining up a 20-foot eagle putt at the par five 12th hole, his third hole, when a stray dog ran onto the green and grabbed the triple Ryder Cup star’s golf ball.

# michael-phelps - Thursday 16 August, 2012

Le Clos encounter: School-dodging pupil earns a dance date with Gold Medallist swimmer

It took a lot of glitter, cardboard and sticky-back paper but Melanie Olhaus’ poster charmed the returning South African hero.

# michael-phelps - Monday 13 August, 2012

Usain Bolt rules Twitter during Games

10 athletes — including the likes of Michael Phelps, diver Tom Daley, and Malaysian badminton player Lee Chong Wei – garnered more than 1 million Tweets each.

# michael-phelps - Monday 6 August, 2012

Olympic Village: Day 10, wrap

You wait four years for an Olympic medal to come along and two come along in quick succession.

# michael-phelps - Sunday 5 August, 2012

Missy Franklin ready to continue the medal-winning legacy of Michael Phelps

The American swimmer won five medals in the pool during this summer’s games.

# michael-phelps - Friday 3 August, 2012

As it happened: London 2012 Olympics, day seven

On your marks… get set… GO!

# michael-phelps - Thursday 2 August, 2012

Olympic Village: Day Six, wrap

“Wind yer neck in Kate, it’s only five golds for Team GB, not 10.”

As it happened: London 2012 Olympics, day six

Check in on what unfolded on another action-packed day at the Games.

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The 9 at 9: Thursday

Good morning…here’s nine things to know today.

Olympic Breakfast: Are you ready for the boards?

What to see and what to skip? When are the Irish in action? Here’s our guide to all the action on day six in London.

# michael-phelps - Wednesday 1 August, 2012

Swimming round-up: Adrian denies Magnussen as records fall

The swimmer paid tribute to his “big hands” following his narrow victory this evening.

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VIDEO: Michael Phelps’ mam thought he had won butterfly gold last night

Mrs Phelps didn’t even see Chad le Clos coming.

Sweet dreams: Le Clos slept with gold medal after beating Games legend Phelps

Beating the most decorated man in Olympic history is tiring work, admittedly.

The Morning Score: Wednesday

Here’s everything you need to know this morning – apart from what a laser radial is.

# michael-phelps - Tuesday 31 July, 2012

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Olympic Village: Day Four, wrap

Michael Phelps became the greatest Olympian ever today, while Irishwoman Annalise Murphy’s remarkable journey continued in sailing.

London 2012 swimming round-up: Phelps breaks medal record

Meanwhile, Ye Shiwen shrugged off a cloud of doping speculation to complete a medley double.

Vanquished by le Clos, Phelps matches medal record

Le Clos thrust his body out of the water in delight upon seeing the scoreboard. Then he perched on a lane rope as he tried to absorb his achievement.

Sound the bell: It’s another round of Phelps v Lochte

Just don’t discount Ryosuke Irie.

# michael-phelps - Monday 30 July, 2012

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Olympic Village: Day Three, wrap

There were a number of big surprises and some good news for Team Ireland today.

Olympic Breakfast: Lochte, Franklin ready to make London their own

What to see and what to skip? When are the Irish in action? Here’s our guide to all the action on day three in London.

# michael-phelps - Sunday 29 July, 2012

Olympic Village: Day Two, wrap

More shocks in the pool on a day when Team GB got their first medals and Team Ireland showed green shoots of promise.

Coe says venues are ‘stuffed to the gunnels’ as public get angry over empty seats

Olympic sponsors Atos, British Airways, Coca-Cola, EDF, McDonalds and Thomas Cook have all issued statements denying that they were responsible for failing to take up ticket allocations.

# michael-phelps - Saturday 28 July, 2012

Olympic Village: Day One, wrap

A round-up of the weird, wonderful and woeful of the first day of medal-winning action at London 2012.

Swimming wrap: Phelps scrapes place in 400m final, Park reinstated

The reigning Olympic Champion almost fell at the first hurdle after winning a slow heat.

Olympic Breakfast: let the Games begin

What to see and what to skip? When are the Irish in action? Here’s our guide to all the action on day one in London.

# michael-phelps - Friday 27 July, 2012

London 2012: this is what our writers hope and expect to see at the Olympics

Katie taking gold? Bolt answering his critics? Phelps facing some competition? We’re pretty excited.

# michael-phelps - Thursday 26 July, 2012

Thorpedo tips Phelps to shine

However, the Australian also predicted success for his countryman James Magnussen in the 100m freestyle.

Relaxed Phelps ready for last Games bid

The Baltimore swimmer says he’s just in London to ‘enjoy the ride’. Let us introduce Ryan Lochte, Michael.

# michael-phelps - Tuesday 24 July, 2012

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Say cheese! The headshots on the Olympics website are pretty awkward

Don’t you just hate getting your passport picture taken?

# michael-phelps - Tuesday 17 July, 2012

Profile: Out of Michael Phelps’ shadow, Ryan Lochte believes his time has come

“I have put in the work and I know I can make this happen,” the Floridian says.

# michael-phelps - Monday 16 July, 2012

Profile: Michael Phelps poised for London victory lap

He’s the ‘greatest Olympian of all time’ but Michael Phelps faces a real battle from a familiar face at this month’s Games.

# michael-phelps - Friday 6 July, 2012

Two stats prove the Phelps-Lochte duel will be the most thrilling spectacle at the Olympics

The two will go against each other in three events in London.

# michael-phelps - Monday 2 July, 2012

Phelps will settle for seven golds at Olympics

The US athlete’s coach has announced that he won’t swim the 200m freestyle in London.

# michael-phelps - Sunday 1 July, 2012

Phelps gets his revenge on US rival Ryan Lochte

The 27-year-old knows that this is just the preamble, however, and that his rival will be back.

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