Michael Phelps became the most successful Olympic athlete of all time by claiming the 10th and 11th gold medals of his amazing career.

Aaron Peirsol and Natalie Coughlin each set world records in the men’s and women’s 100metres backstroke at the United States Olympic trials in Omaha.

MICHAEL PHELPS led an American gold rush at the World Swimming Championships with victory in the men’s 200 metres freestyle.

These are the results from today's swimming events at the Athens Olympics: