Latest Michael Phelps News
Former United States Olympic and Michigan swim coach Jon Urbanchek dies at 87
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Jon Urbanchek, an International Swimming Hall of Famer who was an assistant for several United States Olympic teams and led Michigan to a national championship, has died. He was 87. Urbanchek died Thursday surrounded by family. No cause of death was given....
Swimmer Joseph Schooling retires. He beat Michael Phelps for Singapore's first Olympic gold medal
SINGAPORE (AP) — Joseph Schooling, who beat Michael Phelps in the 100-meter butterfly to win Singapore's first and only Olympic gold medal at Rio de Janeiro in 2016, announced his retirement on Tuesday. It was the American swimming legend Phelps' last individual race of his career...
Texas hires Bowman away from national champion Arizona State to lead powerhouse men's swim program
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bob Bowman, the longtime coach of Olympic star Michael Phelps, has been hired to take over the swimming program at Texas, the school announced Monday. Bowman was previously Arizona State's coach and led the Sun Devils to their first national championship last...
