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The most memorable U.S. Summer Olympic performances
Every four years presents another opportunity for American athletes to make lasting memories for both themselves and their country. Here's our list of 25 all-time great Summer Olympic performances from American athletes.
Swimming for the Sun: ASU’s Most Underrated Sports Program
With the excitement of the Arizona State Sun Devils' Football Team winning the Big Twelve, a sport has gotten lost in the mix. The Football Team was not the only ASU Program to win the Big 12 in its respective sport, as the Men's Swimming Team also achieved the same feat.
Swimming News / SwimSwam / July 1
40 For 40: Michael Phelps’ 40 Best Performances 
By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam The GOAT turned 40 yesterday and, with all due respect to Lebron, there’s only one person that can be. Over a career that spanned five Olympics, 16 years, 39 World Records and 46 World and Olympic Gold medals, there have been an absurd number of highs.
Swimming News / SwimSwam / June 30
Michael Phelps Turns 40: Why The GOAT Matters More Now Than Ever
By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam Michael Phelps—the greatest athlete of all time—turns 40 today. And as much as we celebrated him at 15, at 19, at 23, at 31, we need him more at 40 than we ever did on the blocks.
Michael Phelps’ 4-Word Reaction to Major Simone Biles Announcement
There are not many athletes who have been more dominant in their respective sports than Michael Phelps and Simone Biles in swimming and gymnastics respectively.
20 bizarre baseball team names you won’t believe were real
Not every team name is a home run. You won't believe these 20 baseball team names once existed.
Michael Phelps Reacts To Awards Show Shoutout From Timothee Chalamet
Over the weekend, Timothee Chalamet won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. During his acceptance
Swimming News / The Spun / January 14
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.
College Basketball (W) News / Hardwood Heroics / December 20
JuJu Watkins is better than Caitlin Clark, says former NBA coach
JuJu Watkins might be a better player than Caitlin Clark, said Hall of Fame coach George Karl. On Tuesday, the coach took to X to praise the USC standout, suggesting that she might become an even bigger threat than the 2024 TIME Athlete of the Year.
20 stars you forgot appeared on 'Suits'
Celebrities want to guest star on popular TV shows, as evidenced by Suits .
Swimming News / 5 GOATs / October 23
Michael Phelps to serve as honorary pace car driver for NASCAR Cup Series Championship race
A man who knows a thing or two about finishing races strong will be the official honorary pace car driver for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race, with 23-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps set to serve the honors.
The most famous Olympians from every state
Every state has had an athlete represent it at the Olympic Games throughout history. Some have smashed records, had epic comebacks, and recorded complete blowouts. So, we wanted to shout them out properly. Check them out below.
Swimming News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 5
Michael Phelps to be College Gameday Guest Picker Saturday in Ann Arbor
Michael Phelps has been picked as the celebrity guest picker for ESPN's College Gameday this Saturday in Ann Arbor with comedian Will Ferrell also appearing as a special guest.
20 times Olympians have appeared on scripted TV shows
These 20 Olympians do more than just dominate in their sport. They can act, too! Check them out below.
Olympics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5
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
Olympics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1
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.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 31
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.
Swimming News / 5 GOATs / July 30
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.
Swimming News / Yardbarker / July 19
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.
Swimming News / Burn City Sports / July 18
Historic Olympian Michael Phelps finishes No. 1 in ESPN’s top 100 athletes of the 21st century rankings
Has the thought of who are the most successful athletes over the years ever crossed your mind? Lionel Messi (football/soccer), Floyd Mayweather (boxing),
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' 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.
21 famous couples who got hitched in secret
Celebrity weddings can be a major pop culture event, but some prefer to keep them secret.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6, 2024
Olympics legend gives pregame speech to Final Four team
Michael Phelps knows a thing or two about performing well on the biggest stages.
Let's begin: The most noteworthy firsts across all of pop culture
Every achievement in life is something to celebrate, but there’s something a little extra special about the first. The first Super Bowl winner, the first artist to win a rap Grammy, and so many other firsts in pop culture await below.
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