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
Watch out, Rory — PING have signed Michael Phelps and he’s getting serious about golf
Emmm, lads — isn’t he a swimmer?
# 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
# 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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.



























































