http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming Recent articles about Swimming en-us Following his unprecedented success at the 2012 London Olympics, American swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, said that he was hanging up his Speedo and retiring from the sport at 27 years of age. Then a rumor started circulating on Twitter that Phelps had a change of heart and planned on returning to the pool at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. According to Peter Busch, the weeknight anchor for the NBC affiliate in Fort Myers, Florida, Phelps has confirmed, via a tweet, that yes indeed he will be returning for the next summer Olympic games. Via Busch’s Twitter account… EXCLUSIVE: I have confirmed that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback. nbc-2.com/story/22286148… — Peter Busch (@peterbuschTV) May 17, 2013 Talk about a scoop. Phelps, however, has yet to confirm this rumor himself, and his only response has been a tweet that, while not a firm denial, seems to contradict Busch’s story… Why do I keep getting texts about coming back? Do ppl reall... Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/is_olympic_champion_michael_phelps_making_a_comeback_for_the_2016_olympics/13643050 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/is_olympic_champion_michael_phelps_making_a_comeback_for_the_2016_olympics/13643050 Phelps considering a comeback? http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/is_olympic_champion_michael_phelps_making_a_comeback_for_the_2016_olympics/13643050 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/b/7b7badd10b4b387b8ec77edb4bcca250afb842d9/mini/mp.jpg Michael Phelps tweeted on Friday to refute a report that said he would be making a comeback to the swimming pool for the 2016 Olympics. Peter Busch of NBC 2 News in Southwest Florida reported on Friday that “Phelps is planning a return to competitive swimming.” Busch says Phelps “had a change of heart recently and will try to make the 2016 games in Rio de Janeiro.” Phelps’ phone must have been blowing up after that with people wondering if the report was true. He responded by tweeting the following: “Why do I keep getting texts about coming back? Do ppl really believe everything they hear or read? There are to many ppl in the world that think they have a “story”…” I have no idea who Busch’s sources are or where he’s getting his information, but I wouldn’t dismiss his report. When athletes have just lost a big event or completed a competition that required extensive training, they can feel worn out. Sometimes all they need is a break to recharge and change their mind. Maybe that’s Fri, 17 May 2013 22:07:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/michael_phelps_refutes_report_saying_he_will_make_comeback/13642756 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/michael_phelps_refutes_report_saying_he_will_make_comeback/13642756 Michael Phelps refutes report saying he will make comeback http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/michael_phelps_refutes_report_saying_he_will_make_comeback/13642756 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/6/961c9660f0d98f1e437126b0f6cd086b1f6e3294/mini/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93313164.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D099E55541FC6ACA012941630307F51444F5917174B094B743.jpg KPTV – FOX 12 Kayla Wheeler is proving that no disability should stand in anyone’s way. Wheeler is a 16-year-old swimming phenomenon despite being born without legs and one arm. The junior at Mountlake Terrace (Wash.) High School is a Paralympic world record holder in the 50 meter butterfly and has competed around the world. She even qualified for the 2012 London Paralympic Games, but she did not go because there was not enough competition, KCPQ reports. “I didn’t get to make the team because there were no female events for my classification, which is an S1. That’s the most disabled you could be and still swim,” Kayla told KCPQ. Wheeler got started with swimming at an early age after a doctor recommended lessons as a form of therapy. She hasn’t stopped since. “Just when you think she can`t do any better, she does it again,” her mother, Joyce Wheeler, told KCPQ. Wheeler is gearing up for a competition at the International Paralympic World Championships in Montreal this August. In ... Sat, 11 May 2013 21:54:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/kayla_wheeler_is_a_swimming_phenom_despite_having_no_legs_one_arm/13598663 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/kayla_wheeler_is_a_swimming_phenom_despite_having_no_legs_one_arm/13598663 Kayla Wheeler is a swimming phenom despite having no legs, one arm http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/kayla_wheeler_is_a_swimming_phenom_despite_having_no_legs_one_arm/13598663 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/7/c71a3dedd0494d50d95c655e1071dd2997b76338/mini/kayla-wheeler.jpg Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Missy Franklin turned 18 recently, and had the honor of something the rest of the world will never experience.  As part of her birthday festivities she was actually serenaded by Prince Harry.  It definitely wasn’t a ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President’ type of moment, but it was probably one of the best gifts she got.   [FTW] Article found on: Next Impulse Sports Sat, 11 May 2013 12:04:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/olympic_gold_medalist_missy_franklin_celebrated_her_18th_birthday_with_prince_harry/13596377 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/olympic_gold_medalist_missy_franklin_celebrated_her_18th_birthday_with_prince_harry/13596377 Olympic Gold-Medalist Missy Franklin Celebrated Her 18th Birthday With Prince Harry http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/olympic_gold_medalist_missy_franklin_celebrated_her_18th_birthday_with_prince_harry/13596377 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png There has been no shortage of women for Prince Harry to choose from since he touched down in Washington, D.C. for his tour of America this week. Harrymania seems to follow him everywhere he goes. But, from the looks of this photo,  it seems like England's most eligible bachelor has caught the attention of one special lady — U.S. Olympic swimming star Missy Franklin. Yesterday, the Royal Prince sang "Happy Birthday" to the four-time Olympic gold medalist who turned 18, at a British-themed drinks reception in Colorado, where she lives.  He also chatted up British business executives and met fellow military officers. She later tweeted about it. And the perfect way to end my 18th birthday!? Meeting Prince Harry! It was a honor meeting him and I… instagram.com/p/ZKGpAVQyQ_/ — Missy Franklin (@FranklinMissy) May 11, 2013 While the Prince has been bombarded by women on his nine-day visit to the States — where he has laid a wreath for fallen American soldiers, chatted with some Sat, 11 May 2013 09:12:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/prince_harry_charms_swimmer_missy_franklin_with_happy_birthday_serenade/13595810 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/prince_harry_charms_swimmer_missy_franklin_with_happy_birthday_serenade/13595810 Prince Harry serenades Missy Franklin http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/prince_harry_charms_swimmer_missy_franklin_with_happy_birthday_serenade/13595810 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/0/90d412b624ac483dc74c822ac045e6bb9d8dbf35/mini/ph.jpg How many times have guys sporting boners appeared on Busted Coverage? I can think of at least one other time and that was a… Mon, 06 May 2013 14:57:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/ladies_ryan_lochte_boner_time/13561208 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/ladies_ryan_lochte_boner_time/13561208 Ladies, Ryan Lochte Boner Time! http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/ladies_ryan_lochte_boner_time/13561208 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Mon, 06 May 2013 12:15:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/ryan_lochtes_massive_erection_is_the_nadir_of_e_tv/13559873 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/ryan_lochtes_massive_erection_is_the_nadir_of_e_tv/13559873 Ryan Lochte’s massive erection is the nadir of E! TV http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/ryan_lochtes_massive_erection_is_the_nadir_of_e_tv/13559873 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Michael Phelps appears to have a new girlfriend, and the young lady is also a huge Baltimore Ravens fan. Phelps’ dating life has been a topic of speculation for years. Ever since breaking up with ex-girlfriend Megan Rossee last year, there have been a lot of questions about whom the Olympic hero is dating. We think we have the answer. In case you’re new to the story, Phelps went public with Rossee, a model, during the London Olympics. The two had been dating for about five months as of last August, but they reportedly had broken up as of December. Then in February, a girl named Sarah Herndon divulged her story of hooking up with Phelps in what seemed like an attempt to gain publicity. She says he invited her to attend the Super Bowl with him, but she turned him down because of a prior engagement. It looks like that’s where she lost him to his new girl. So here’s the story. Phelps’ new girl is named Ami — her Facebook profile says her name is Ami Desai. Based on pictures from her... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:50:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/michael_phelps_appears_to_have_a_new_girlfriend_and_shes_a_huge_ravens_fan/13321771 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/michael_phelps_appears_to_have_a_new_girlfriend_and_shes_a_huge_ravens_fan/13321771 Does Phelps have a new girlfriend? http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/michael_phelps_appears_to_have_a_new_girlfriend_and_shes_a_huge_ravens_fan/13321771 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d72b0a8b925b5c2346a11ee68db0df326e5cdfb5/mini/michael-phelps-girlfriend-ami-1.jpg With his reality show, “What Would Ryan Lochte Do?” set to premiere on April 21 on E!, Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss the upcoming series and his future aspirations. And while the Olympics star may have some tread left on his tires as it relates to competitive swimming, out of the pool, he’s reaching for the stars, so long as those stars are reality show stars who are more style than substance, vapid, inane and more flash than talent. So, so, so much less talent. Ryan Lochte says that as far as his goals are concerned, he is aiming high and hopes to pattern his post-swimming career on none other than Kim Kardashian. Yep, he wants to be the next Kim Kardashian. Jeah, indeed. To set one’s standards of success by utilizing the career path set by Kim Kardashian (who should be divorced from Brooklyn Nets center Kris Humprhies within the next decade, not to mention have five kids) may be a questionable tact at best, Lochte insists that... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:10:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/sigh_ryan_lochte_aiming_high_says_he_wants_to_be_the_next_kim_kardashian/13314967 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/sigh_ryan_lochte_aiming_high_says_he_wants_to_be_the_next_kim_kardashian/13314967 Sigh: Ryan Lochte aiming high, says he wants to be the next Kim Kardashian http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/sigh_ryan_lochte_aiming_high_says_he_wants_to_be_the_next_kim_kardashian/13314967 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/f/ff484513d7fb8eae2d3e6d5a8a6c34ff6bdbcc4e/mini/ryan-lochte.jpg Ryan Lochte is starring in a new reality show called 'What would Ryan Lochte do?' From the looks of it, get ready for some major bro moments. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:47:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/ryan_loche_is_getting_his_own_bro_worthy_reality_show_jeah/13241185 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/ryan_loche_is_getting_his_own_bro_worthy_reality_show_jeah/13241185 Ryan Loche is getting his own bro-worthy reality show, JEAH http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/ryan_loche_is_getting_his_own_bro_worthy_reality_show_jeah/13241185 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/0/703979dab038ec83fc0b4b968159fa7cb2fe63ab/mini/rl.jpg If Michael Phelps wanted to, he could return to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio and pad his own records. The 18-time gold medal winner could probably snag a few more if he took the time to train properly, but at this point he has not given us any reason to believe that is going to happen. During a trip to Brazil to receive the Exceptional Achievement Award at the Laureus World Sports Awards last week, Phelps reiterated that his competitive swimming career is over. “It has been an amazing career and it is crazy to think that it is over,” Phelps said according to United Press International. “But I’ve done everything that I wanted to do in sport. I wanted to change swimming and take it to a level, and I have. But I will continue to be a part of sport and help grow sports. That is a goal and a passion of mine” Phelps said he is planning to attend the 2016 Olympics as a spectator, but at this point it appears Ryan Lochte’s prediction about Phelps’ future is unlikely to fruition. “I am ha... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:14:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/phelps_says_there_is_no_chance_he_will_return_to_olympics_in_2016/13171708 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/phelps_says_there_is_no_chance_he_will_return_to_olympics_in_2016/13171708 Phelps says there is no chance he will return to Olympics in 2016 http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/phelps_says_there_is_no_chance_he_will_return_to_olympics_in_2016/13171708 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/3/4306f208834add6f16d4a78faaec661150e87dfe/mini/phelps.jpg Before Ryan Lochte could fill out hit speedo, he was busy watching episodes of Baywatch with Carmen Electra. It was love at first sight for the future Olympic gold medalist. But he had inappropriate thoughts about her like every other boy his age, never thinking he would have a chance to act on them. Oh what fame can do? Lochte, 24, was recently caught out on the town with the 40-year-old Electra, doing just a little bit of what he once dreamed of as the two were spotted at Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood. An eyewitness at the club told E! News, “They were in a booth together and he had his arm around her and they were kissing on the lips. At one point, they were standing up and kissing and everyone saw them.” The witness added, “They did not leave together, and I am not sure if they will see each other again. But they have been tweeting and Instagraming back and forth.” It seems like Lochte is another notch on the bedpost for Electra, who has been married to Dennis Rodman and Jane... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:25:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/ryan_lochte_is_hooking_up_with_his_preteen_crush_carmen_electra/13087789 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/ryan_lochte_is_hooking_up_with_his_preteen_crush_carmen_electra/13087789 Ryan Lochte is hooking up with his preteen crush, Carmen Electra http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/ryan_lochte_is_hooking_up_with_his_preteen_crush_carmen_electra/13087789 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/222c7400d4a0ae88670f166ece4c20f812f45ccc/mini/ryan-lochte-carmen-electra-1.jpg Five-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Ryan Lochte, 28, was reportedly spotted kissing 40-year-old actress, model and singer Carmen Electra in the Hollywood nightclub, Bootsy Bellows. Lochte, who stars in his own E! reality show in April called, “What Would Ryan Lochte Do?” tweeted a photo with the former “Baywatch” babe. She posted a photo of two of them on her Facebook page.   Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:36:11 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/ryan_lochte_and_carmen_electra_kissing_in_hollywood_nightclub_photos/13084492 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/ryan_lochte_and_carmen_electra_kissing_in_hollywood_nightclub_photos/13084492 Ryan Lochte and Carmen Electra kissing in Hollywood nightclub? (Photos) http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/ryan_lochte_and_carmen_electra_kissing_in_hollywood_nightclub_photos/13084492 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Michael Phelps and Megan Rossee have reportedly broken up, and if the report is true the split had to have happened at some point within the past several days. According to TMZ, Phelps has ended his relationship with the model/actress: According to our sources, Phelps felt the relationship wasn’t going anywhere, so he decided to end it so he could pursue other options. That certainly could be true, but it appears Rossee spent the holidays with Phelps and his family in Baltimore. The two were together having a grand ole time at the aquarium as recently as Thursday, as evidenced by this photo that she tweeted: Phelps and Rosse have reportedly been dating since last winter, but they made their first public appearance at the London Olympics back in August. Phelps is a very eligible bachelor who will likely have no problem on the open market, but it’s tough for normal people like us to understand breaking up with someone who looks like Rossee. To each his own. I’m sure the couple had it... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:45:08 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/michael_phelps_and_megan_rossee_have_reportedly_broken_up/12545965 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/michael_phelps_and_megan_rossee_have_reportedly_broken_up/12545965 Report: Phelps, girlfriend break up http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/michael_phelps_and_megan_rossee_have_reportedly_broken_up/12545965 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/c/bc385972235c58ec443d82358bcc3b972ae204ef/mini/Megan-Rossee-Michael-Phelps.jpg Out of habit, after I watched the season premiere of Saturday Night Live this past weekend, I called it awful, because it followed the same old formula of opening strong and slowly trailing off into laziness. But the episode had its moments, and for once I wasn’t shaking my fist at Seth MacFarlane and screaming bloody murder for FOX. Well, except for one bit in Weekend Update. Striking while the iron is still dull, I mean hot, the SNL team had MacFarlane imitate Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte, and it was okay. He played too heavy on the dullard part, but people mostly liked it. So of course the gossip webloids couldn’t wait to get a response from the aspiring actor and guy who wants to make out with a dozen desperate girls for ABC. “Well I gotta admit that was a pretty harsh one, but it’s cool to have Seth parody me,” the swimming champ told Celebuzz. “I think he pegged me wrong, but when I heard he did a skit I knew I was in for it!” But Lochte has no harsh ... Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:00:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/ryan_lochte_didnt_think_snl_was_funny/11744083 http://network.yardbarker.com/swimming/article_external/ryan_lochte_didnt_think_snl_was_funny/11744083 Lochte didn't like SNL skit about him http://www.yardbarker.com/swimming/articles/ryan_lochte_didnt_think_snl_was_funny/11744083 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/7/570d4fa129330454a65755c779c8c25ddd834ed6/mini/Seth.jpg