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Who’s the greatest: Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps?

Phelps has the longevity and the multifariousness. Bolt has the indubitable dominance, says Paul Newberry.

Shane Ross left red faced but you gotta love Pat Hickey’s chutzpah

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Michael Phelps flies far above the rest once again

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Michael Phelps has peaked at right time

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Michael Phelps crushes comeback rumours

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Lochte says Phelps will compete at Rio Games

Silver-tongued commentators get gold for putting their foot in it

Major sporting moments tend to result in historic commentary that echoes through the ages. Even when we don’t really want it to.

Sat, 11 Aug, 2012

Phelps produces more magic for another gold

Michael Phelps won the 17th Olympic gold medal of his career, and his 21st overall, when he produced a majestic performance in the 100m butterfly.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2012

Golden boy Phelps makes history securing 19th medal

Michael Phelps last night became the most decorated athlete in Olympic history when his gold in the 4x200 metres freestyle relay took him to 19 medals.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2012

Phelps equals Olympics medals haul

Michael Phelps tonight equalled the all-time record for the most Olympic medals when his silver in the 200 metres butterfly took him to 18.

Tue, 31 Jul, 2012

Phelps scrapes through to 400IM final

Roberto Pavoni and Joe Roebuck failed to make it through to the final of the 400 metres individual medley which saw defending champion Michael Phelps only just scrape through on the first morning of Olympic competition.

Sat, 28 Jul, 2012