Michael Phelps

This year’s Olympian feats range from the sublime to the ridiculous – and the downright crabby.

After taking six medals at the 2012 Olympics, it has been announced that retired Olympic swimming superstar Michael Phelps is returning to the sport.

The 21-year-old will officially be crowned champion for the second time in three years at the eighth and final stop in Beijing.

An objectification amnesty has been declared for the duration of the Olympic Games – a smorgasbord of physical perfection, whatever your taste.

South Africa has dropped a few ranks in the Olympic medal standings, after other nations stepped up to add gold to their own hauls.

Michael Phelps suffered a scare before booking his place in a 400m medley showdown with Ryan Lochte as Japan’s Kosuke Hagino led the way.

Michael Phelps celebrated his 27th birthday by beating his great rival Ryan Lochte in their penultimate showdown before the London Olympics.

Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps answered the bell for round two of their Olympic bout, both reaching the 200m freestyle semifinals at swimming trials.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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