He made a triumphant return, capturing five gold medals — including in two individual events — and added a silver medal to his resume. Following the conclusion of the games, he announced his retirement once again. Now at 36 years old, this retirement seems likely to last. Will you see Phelps at the games?
The answer to that is yes, if the camera turns around in NBC's broadcasting booth. Phelps has already had the chance to put on a headset, occasionally joining Mike Tirico and Gaines during the U.
Olympic Trials to talk with them about life after competitive swimming. Phelps has been making voyages across the world for the Olympics since he was only 15 years only when he had the chance to compete in the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He reached the finals in the meter butterfly, though he placed only fifth and did not return to stateside with any medals.
Held in an outdoor pool in San Antonio, Phelps posted times that are some of the closest marks to both the super suit era and the London Olympics. Phelps focused on three major events at Nationals — the meter fly, meter fly and the meter IM. He also showcased the meter breast, an event he swam for fun, but still managed to qualify for the championship final.
In the butterfly events, Phelps faced international competitors even at a national meet. Phelps responded:. I saw the comments. Shortly after the U. The flagship issue took a look back on the year in swimming and featured Phelps on the cover for his illustrious performances. The cover shot was captured by Mike Lewis. The pre-Olympic season starts with a media bang. Under Armour releases a video ad featuring Michael Phelps March 8th, The video goes viral appearing on the first page of yahoo news and trending 1 on Facebook.
By the end of the day, most major media outlets report on the video, noting it captures the emotions felt when Olympic fans think of the Greatest Athlete of All Time. The video is one episode of the Under Armour Rule Yourself campaign. Michael Phelps photo: Mike Lewis. Michael Phelps swam Phelps is the first American male swimmer to accomplish the feat, and matches the legendary Dara Torres, who also made 5 teams, as the only Americans to do so.
After being awarded his gold medal by m butterfly Olympic gold medallist Mel Stewart, and being interviewed by Brendan Hansen and Kaitlin Sandeno, Phelps ran to the stands on the other side of the pool. He kissed her, he kissed his child, he handed them the flowers and stuffed animal he received along with his gold medal, and then jogged out of the pool giving high-five to excited swim fans on the way out.
The final time Phelps and Ryan Lochte raced on U. S soil did not disappoint the fans in Omaha. Phelps lead from start to finish, but Lochte was hot on his heels the whole way. The pair went , the same order they have for last three Olympic Trials. In true Phelps fashion, he went three for three in his events in Omaha. At the turn he was outside the medals in 4th, but his experience and endurance showed for the final He came back in under 27 seconds to take the gold and his third individual event for the Olympics.
The cover shot was captured by Mike Lewis, shortly before Phelps made his last Olympic run. Phelps took over for the second leg from Caeleb Dressel in second place just behind France. By the time he finished his leg, Team USA were over a second ahead. Ryan Held and Nathan Adrian maintained the lead for the rest of the way to take gold in 3. Phelps looked to reclaim his meter butterfly crown, up against champion Chad Le clos. At the halfway mark he started pulling away, turning in As the final 50 unfolded it was experience against youth as Phelps fought to hold on while le Clos slightly dropped back.
Sakai took the silver and Kenderesi, the bronze. Phelps won his 20th gold medal as he took back his crown winning the meter butterfly in An hour after his gold medal swim in the meter butterfly, he was back on the blocks in the meter freestyle relay. Conor Dwyer, Townley Haas and Ryan Locte gave Phelps a three second head start on the rest on the field as he took over for the anchor leg. James Guy of Great Britain made a move, but you can never bet against Phelps.
Phelps dived into the history books again, becoming the first swimmer in history to win an Olympic gold in the same event in four consecutive games, claiming gold in the meter medley.
His 22nd Olympic gold came in style as he streaked ahead in the final lap to destroy the field by two seconds. It looked to be another epic battle between Phelps and Lochte as the pair along with Brazilian Thiago Pereira switched off the lead in the opening stages.
At the halfway mark, there was just 0. But Phelps took control on the breaststroke leg and left the rest of the field behind. He touched for gold in The year-old is currently working on a book detailing her story and the lessons she learned from elite gymnastics.
Mia Hamm. Perhaps one of the most recognizable names in women's soccer, Mia Hamm won Olympic gold medals as part of the U. She also won a silver medal on the U. After retiring from the sport in , Hamm remained involved in soccer through her nonprofit Mia Hamm Foundation , which in part promotes opportunities for young women in sports. She also is a co-owner of soccer club Los Angeles FC. Rebecca Halstead. These women broke historic barriers: Who stood out the year you were born?
Though he has 12 Olympic medals — six gold, three silver and three bronze — Lochte may also be remembered for two high-profile suspensions. Lochte was suspended for 10 months when, during the games, he claimed he and three other American swimmers were robbed in Rio de Janeiro, but then later admitted he exaggerated some descriptions. The swimmer was suspended for 14 months in by the United States Anti-Doping Agency for taking a "prohibited intravenous infusion.
Lochte competed in the U. Olympic Trials at age He finished seventh in the meter individual medley and did not qualify for a fifth time. After the trials, Lochte said he was still committed to competitive swimming and has no desire to retire. Facebook Twitter Email. Where are they now? Show Caption. Hide Caption. Phelps, Bolt and other retired Olympians not competing in Tokyo.
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