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Michael Phelps

Johannes Klaebo wins 50km classic to clinch record sixth Milano-Cortina gold

Johannes Klaebo of Norway celebrating after winning gold in the men's 50km mass start classic cross-country race at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb 21.  This is his record sixth gold of the Games.
Johannes Klaebo of Norway celebrating after winning gold in the men's 50km mass start classic cross-country race at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb 21.  This is his record sixth gold of the Games.

Michael Phelps brands USA Swimming leadership weak, demands systemic overhaul

Michael Phelps has said he might not want his four young sons competing in the sport given the current state of swimming in the United States.
Michael Phelps has said he might not want his four young sons competing in the sport given the current state of swimming in the United States.

Gretchen Walsh blocks out criticism of US team’s performance at World Aquatics Championships

Swimming - World Aquatics Championships - Women 50m Butterfly Finals - World Aquatics Championships Arena, Singapore - August 2, 2025 Gretchen walsh of the U.S. celebrates after winning the final REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Swimming - World Aquatics Championships - Women 50m Butterfly Finals - World Aquatics Championships Arena, Singapore - August 2, 2025 Gretchen walsh of the U.S. celebrates after winning the final REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Sporting Life

Pole vaulter Duplantis is soaring proof that there is no limit to human achievement

Legends in their own right, pole vault king Armand Duplantis (left) and sprint great Usain Bolt come together at the World Athletics Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on June 15.
Legends in their own right, pole vault king Armand Duplantis (left) and sprint great Usain Bolt come together at the World Athletics Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on June 15.

Joseph Schooling to be inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame

Profile of Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling at Chinese Swimming Club Recreation Complex on Feb 15, 2024.
Profile of Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling at Chinese Swimming Club Recreation Complex on Feb 15, 2024.

Peaty in no rush to make 2028 decision after Paris frustrations

FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Men's 100m Breaststroke - Heats - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - July 27, 2024.  Adam Peaty of Britain in action during heat 4. REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Men's 100m Breaststroke - Heats - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - July 27, 2024.  Adam Peaty of Britain in action during heat 4. REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo

Michael Phelps, the swimmer with 23 Olympic golds, is an evangelist for fair play

American swimming legend Michael Phelps at the Omega House during the Paris Olympics.
American swimming legend Michael Phelps at the Omega House during the Paris Olympics.

Schooling’s 2016 gold ‘so impressive’, says Michael Phelps on Singaporean swimmer

Joseph Schooling is congratulated by Michael Phelps after winning the 100m butterfly at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Joseph Schooling is congratulated by Michael Phelps after winning the 100m butterfly at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Swimming-Ledecky in line for record-equalling ninth gold medal

Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Women's 800m Freestyle - Heats - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - August 02, 2024.  Katie Ledecky of United States in action. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina
Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Women's 800m Freestyle - Heats - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - August 02, 2024.  Katie Ledecky of United States in action. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina

Swimming-Crazy to be compared to Phelps and Spitz, says Marchand

Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Men's 200m Ind. Medley Victory Ceremony - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - August 02, 2024. Gold medallist Leon Marchand of France celebrates on the podium after winning gold and setting a new Olympic record. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Men's 200m Ind. Medley Victory Ceremony - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - August 02, 2024. Gold medallist Leon Marchand of France celebrates on the podium after winning gold and setting a new Olympic record. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.