Michael Phelps: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Swimming News / EssentiallySports / September 10

American Record Holder Leaves Man Behind Michael Phelps’ Success Over Continuous Losses

Bob Bowman, the man behind Michael Phelps’ legendary career, guided him to 28 Olympic medals. Phelps has credited his longtime coach for shaping the swimmer he became, once saying, “He’s taken me from a little boy and gotten me to where I am today.” But not every swimmer has found the same success under Bowman.

Swimming News / EssentiallySports / August 24

Next Michael Phelps Promises to Compete for 6 Gold Medals at LA Olympics

Léon Marchand (widely regarded as the ‘next Michael Phelps’) may have just given the world a glimpse of his next Olympic challenge. After dominating an event that was never considered his specialty, the French superstar is now contemplating an even bigger LA28 program.

Swimming News / EssentiallySports / August 14

Michael Phelps Makes Bold Claim for Canadian Record Holder’s Future at LA Olympics

Summer McIntosh once called Michael Phelps “main inspiration.” Now, after her latest performances at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, the swimming legend is watching her closely.

Swimming News / EssentiallySports / August 13

Michael Phelps Watches On as Luca Urlando Shatters His 20-Year-Old Pan Pacific Record

Back in 2006, Michael Phelps set a 200m record at the Pan Pacific Championships, and it looked unbreakable. But 20 years later, Luca Urlando has done the impossible.

Swimming News / TWSN / August 3

On This Day in Sports- August 3: Michael Phelps Completes Olympic Three-Peat

On August 3, 2012 during the 2012 London Olympics, Michael Phelps entered the 100-meter butterfly final with one last opportunity to win an individual race before he ended up planning to retire. Phelps was second-to-last at the halfway point, sitting seventh in the field of eight other swimmers after the opening 50 meters.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / July 22

Michael Phelps’ 23 Olympic Golds Among MSN’s List of “Unbreakable Records in Sports History”

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam While the name of Michael Phelps may be erased from the individual world record books, there is one record that may never be touched.

Swimming News / FOX Sports / March 3

Watch: Michael Phelps, the 23-Gold Medal Olympian, is ready to watch Team USA in the WBC #michaelphelps

Golf News / DailyClubGolf / February 24

When LPGA Legends’ Team Won Against Olympian Michael Phelps’ Team: 'Messed Up Those Greens'

What was supposed to be a comfortable win turned into a loss for a team featuring the most decorated Olympian of all time. And that was a tale Michelle Wie West narrated on SmartLess Media a few months ago.

Swimming News / Total Pro Sports / February 21

Michael Phelps Is No Longer The Only Olympian With At Least 10 Gold Medals

Michael Phelps left multiple records and marks that will be very difficult to break. The American swimmer became the greatest Olympian of all time thanks to her dominance over multiple Olympic Games.

Swimming News / The Spun / February 19

Michael Phelps Is No Longer The Only Olympian With 10 Gold Medals

At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps broke the record for most Olympic gold medals by a single person by reaching his 10th en route to an unprecedented 23 gold medals by the time he called it a career.

Swimming News / Athlon Sports / February 12

7-Time Gold Medalist Named ‘Michael Phelps of Winter Olympics’

Norwegian skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo entered the 2026 Winter Olympics with five career gold medals and a shot at making Winter Games history. Already

Swimming News / The Spun / January 14, 2025

Michael Phelps' Former Olympics Swimming Coach Dead At 68

Legendary Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps received heartbreaking news this week. Brian Campbell, the longtime massage therapist for USA Swimming, has passed away at the age of 68.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

20 stars you forgot appeared on 'Suits'

Celebrities want to guest star on popular TV shows, as evidenced by Suits .

Olympics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5, 2024

Michael Phelps calls for harsher punishments for doping

Michael Phelps thinks the Olympics need to be much stricter when it comes to addressing athletes who have previously failed drug tests. Amid questions

Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles explain bow to Rebeca Andrade on Olympic podium

Controversial Olympic boxer urges critics to stop 'bullying' her

Boxer becomes first refugee to secure Olympic medal

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The '2016 Olympic events' quiz

Olympics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1, 2024

Phelps had awesome reaction to Marchand’s epic comeback

Michael Phelps had awesome reaction to Leon Marchand's epic comeback

Michael Phelps certainly is not jealous of the success that French swimmer Leon Marchand is having at the 2024 Summer Olympics. His reaction to Marchand’s dramatic win in the 200 butterfly final is proof of that.

Watch: Phelps gives Snoop Dogg a swimming lesson

Phelps reveals what Katie Ledecky did during race that surprised him

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The 'Summer Olympics all-time medal leader' quiz

Olympics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1, 2024

Phelps reveals what Ledecky did during race that surprised him

Michael Phelps reveals what Katie Ledecky did during race that surprised him

Katie Ledecky captured gold in the women’s 1500 freestyle swim at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, and something she did during the race left Michael Phelps surprised.

Watch: Phelps gives Snoop Dogg a swimming lesson

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The 'Summer Olympics all-time medal leader' quiz

Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2024

Watch: Michael Phelps gives Snoop Dogg a swimming lesson

The rapper has been seen routinely supporting various Team USA athletes across swimming, judo, weightlifting and gymnastics events.

Watch: Australia makes case to dethrone U.S. as top swim nation after Day 4 in Paris

The greatest close-but-not-quite dynasties in sports

The 'Summer Olympics all-time medal leader' quiz

Swimming News / 5 GOATs / July 30, 2024

Why Bob Bowman, former coach for U.S., Michael Phelps, is pulling for France at Paris Olympics

Bob Bowman might not be a name most Americans know, but they’re quite familiar with his work, even if unaware. And Bowman’s work includes coaching Michael Phelps and the United States swim team through four Olympics.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2024

Australia makes case as top swim nation after Day 4 in Paris

Watch: Australia makes case to dethrone U.S. as top swim nation after Day 4 in Paris

While the Americans lead in total medals (AUS 8, USA 15), the Australians have won more golds (AUS 4, USA 2), which are valued higher in the Olympic medal table.

Olympic swimming recap: Multiple history-making moments on Day 3 in the pool

American tennis star blasts 'cutthroat' opponent after Olympics loss

LeBron James earns new, Olympics-themed nickname

The most notorious sports feuds of all time

The 'Summer Olympics all-time medal leader' quiz

Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2024

Olympic Swimming: Hometown hero steals spotlight, American upsets American

Olympic Swimming recap: France's hometown hero steals spotlight, American upsets American on Day 2

Sunday's swimming action delivered more drama and incredible finishes.

Opening days of Paris Olympics haven't been all gold and smiles

The 20 biggest underdogs in sports movies

The 'Summer Olympics host city' quiz

Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 23, 2024

Olympic swimming FAQ: Key dates, American swimmers to watch

Olympic swimming competition is always highly anticipated, and the Paris Games, which officially begin Friday, won't be an exception.

Concerning Kevin Durant update ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Five little-known sports at the Paris Olympics

Did you know Olympic events start days before the opening ceremony?

The 20 biggest underdogs in sports movies

The '2023 award winners' quiz

Swimming News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2024

Watch: Michael Phelps fires back at Australia's trash talk

Watch: Michael Phelps fires back at Aussie swimmers' trash talk ahead of Paris Games

Michael Phelps isn't about to send Christmas cards to Australia's swimming contingent.

Historic Olympian Michael Phelps finishes No. 1 in ESPN’s top 100 athletes of the 21st century rankings

The most notorious sports feuds of all time

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / July 1, 2024

Will celebs get your attention for Olympics? NBC is betting on it

As NBC prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, beginning with the July 26 opening ceremony, the network is increasingly tapping into celebrities as part of its coverage.

25 notable rapper cameos on TV shows

Swimming News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2024

U.S. swimmers are right to be angry over unpunished Chinese doping

Former Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, winner of a record 23 gold medals for Team USA, testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday evening over failures by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to properly enforce doping violations.

Swimming News / Yardbarker / May 21, 2024

Michael Phelps spotlights athletes' mental health struggles

Michael Phelps spotlights athletes' struggles with mental health

Five-time Olympian Michael Phelps recently highlighted his yearslong battle with depression and pushed for more attention for athletes' mental health ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

How season is shaping up for U.S. Olympic hopefuls Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas

The 20 biggest underdogs in sports movies