Olympics will be Le Clos call

Chad le Clos braces to take on Michael Phelps in his signature event, the 200m butterfly, next year.

Phelps sets himself in a new direction

Michael Phelps set new standards in Olympic swimming with his eight gold medals in Beijing, and now faces the tricky task of re-setting his goals.

Thorpe to return for London Olympics

Five-time Olympic freestyle champion Ian Thorpe announced his return to swimming for the 2012 London games on Wednesday.

Phelps says three-month suspension is fair

Michael Phelps says it's fair to be suspended for three months, the latest fallout from a photo showing him apparently inhaling from a marijuana pipe.

Are role models going to pot?

A day after a photo emerged of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps appearing to smoke pot, questions are raised on what makes a true role model.

Phelps, Bolt electrify Beijing, China charges to top

Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt electrified the Beijing Olympics, securing their places in Games' lore over 17 days of competition.

Michael Phelps, the $100m man

Olympic champion Michael Phelps could earn $100-million through endorsement and sponsorship deals, his agent said in an interview published on Monday.

Magnificent Phelps does it again

Michael Phelps completed his stunning display of swimming supremacy with an historic eighth gold medal at the Beijing Games on Sunday.

Usain Bolt, the fastest man on Earth

Jamaica's Usain Bolt won the men's Olympic 100m in stunning style on Saturday, obliterating his own world record in 9,69 seconds.

Another gold for Phelps in Beijing

Michael Phelps won a record-equalling seventh Olympic gold medal in Beijing, ahead of Saturday's showpiece, the athletics' men's 100m final.

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