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Phelps may lose London medals over LV ad row

Fresh from what he insists was his last Olympics, Michael Phelps may risk losing his new medal haul because of an ad campaign for Louis Vuitton. The retired top multi-Olympic champion was accused of violating the International Olympic Com [...]

Posted On : Aug, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

London Olympics 2012 swimming: Michael Phelps wants to end c...

London: American swimmer Michael Phelps became the first athlete with maximum number of medals in Olympics after winning the 19th medal in London Olympics 2012 on Tuesday. Michael Phelps is eyeing more glory in the remaining two races at [...]

Posted On : Aug, 01 2012 | Comments : 0

Michael Phelps struggles to qualify in London 2012 individua...

It was a humbling morning in the Aquatics Centre, and not just because of the presence of the Queen, who popped in to cast an eye over the rather chaotic scenes unfolding on the pool deck. The king, on the other hand, was almost kicked ou [...]

Posted On : Jul, 29 2012 | Comments : 0

Phelps primed to peak in London

Of all the qualities that have helped make Michael Phelps the world’s greatest swimmer, his natural sense of timing is perhaps the one that really sets him apart from the rest. Whether it is peaking at the right time or getting his [...]

Posted On : Jul, 23 2012 | Comments : 0

Bolt and Phelps the stars for London

Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps defend their hero status against new rivals when the Olympics return to the cradle of modern sport for the London Games. The Jamaican Bolt redefined the men's sprint with gold medal runs in world rec [...]

Posted On : Jul, 19 2012 | Comments : 0

Phelps ready for lap of honour in London

OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - For his Olympic swan song, Michael Phelps is heading into uncharted waters. He has spent his life demolishing records and building a stockpile of gold medals, but his final competition is looking more like a la [...]

Posted On : Jul, 07 2012 | Comments : 0

Michael Phelps eyes another eight in London

Omaha, Nebraska: Michael Phelps is headed to the London Olympics with a chance to match his glittering eight-gold haul of 2008. Phelps won the 100m butterfly on the penultimate night of the US Olympic swimming trials on Sunday in 51.14sec [...]

Posted On : Jul, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Most Olympic Medals: Michael Phelps Could Break Larisa Latyn...

Michael Phelps already has the most gold medals (14) in Olympic history but his overall medal count still falls short on the all-time list. The American swimmer could change that this year if he can earn two medals at the 2012 London Olym [...]

Posted On : Jun, 23 2012 | Comments : 0

Michael Phelps leaves options open for London

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michael Phelps has left open the possibility that he could try to match, or even surpass, his record golden haul at the London Olympic Games. Phelps won an unprecedented eight gold medals at the last Olympics in Beiji [...]

Posted On : Jun, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

Michael Phelps set for London trials

OMAHA, Neb. -- Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte renew their rivalry at next week's U.S. Olympic trials, where both swimmers could face each other in six events. They'll open the eight-day meet in Omaha, Neb., on Monday in the 400 [...]

Posted On : Jun, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

London 2012: Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin and 6 Storylines...

The Longhorn Elite Invitational is one of swimming's final meets before the U.S. Olympic Trials, which are around the corner as we gear up for the 2012 Summer Games in London. These tuneups are a good way to gauge athletes as the [...]

Posted On : May, 30 2012 | Comments : 0

Michael Phelps says he will retire after London Olympics

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps says he'll make one more push in the pool at the Olympics in London this summer, but after that he's hanging up his Speedo. Phelps told Anderson Cooper in an interview on "60 Minutes" on [...]

Posted On : May, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

Michael Phelps tells '60 Minutes' he's in shape and his coac...

In the four years since he made history at the Beijing Olympics,Michael Phelps concedes losing his focus. But with the London Games looming, the Baltimore swimmer told "60 Minutes" in an interview that will air Sunday that he ha [...]

Posted On : May, 05 2012 | Comments : 0

Michael Phelps back in shape in time for 2012 London OIympic...

St. Louis, MO (KSDK) - He's already won more individual Olympic gold medals than anyone in history, but swimming super star Michael Phelps isn't satisfied. NewsChannel 5's Casey Nolen recently sat down with Phelps, as he [...]