ATHENS, Aug. 13 -- When Michael Phelps stands at the starting block before his first event Saturday, he will adjust his goggles, stretch his legs and stare straight ahead, as usual, existing in that ...

In the most anticipated swimming race of the 2004 Olympic Games, defending champion Ian Thorpe of Australia beats American Michael Phelps in the 200-meter freestyle. Phelps's third-place finish meant ...

INDIANAPOLIS, April 2 -- Maryland swimming sensation Michael Phelps was scratched from the final of the 400 meter individual medley at the Counsilman Classic meet Friday night because of an intestinal ...

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, is back at the Olympics in Paris — just, in a different role that brought him international acclaim. Much like Michael Jordan in basketball, the ...

American swimmer Michael Phelps won the men's 200 individual medley final this morning to collect his fourth gold medal of the Athens Olympics. The American teenager led from start to finish to win in ...