Latest Michael Phelps News
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...
World Aquatics Championships begin in Doha, but many top swimmers are staying home
With all eyes on the Paris Olympics, the World Aquatics Championships feel more like a nuisance than the second-most important event on the swimming calendar. Given the unusual timing — a lingering fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic — many of the biggest names have decided to...
