Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps to carry flag for US at opening ceremony
Friday`s opening ceremony takes place at the Maracana Stadium, the iconic Brazilian football cathedral which sits under the gaze of Rio`s iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue.
Aug 03, 2016, 18:20 PM ISTMichael Phelps vs Chad Le Clos: I'm the strongest athlete out there, warns South African swimmer
The South African created ripples in 200m butterfly at London Olympics after snatching a fifth gold from the American superstar.
Jul 29, 2016, 19:19 PM ISTOlympic Legends: Athletes who redefined the definition of champion
Here's a list of some of the best athletes to have ever competed in the greatest sporting extravaganza.
Jul 26, 2016, 21:06 PM ISTOlympic records: List of historic achievements in the mega event
List of outstanding Olympic records
Jul 13, 2016, 16:24 PM ISTTRAGIC: Parents of Olympic champion fighting cancer
The swimmer's father has prostate cancer, and mother has breast cancer.
Jul 11, 2016, 20:51 PM ISTMichael Phelps registers third triumph at the US Olympic swimming trials ahead of Rio Games
Phelps, who won the 100m fly at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics, is now second in the world rankings behind the 50.86 of Hungarian Laszlo Cseh.
Jul 03, 2016, 09:39 AM ISTUS Olympic trials: Michael Phelps holds off Ryan Lochte in 200m medley thriller
Clary finished third in 1:55.33 and confirmed he was retiring from the sport.
Michael Phelps into fifth Olympics in event that launched Games career
Phelps led at every turn, but Shields stuck with him and was on his shoulder coming off the turn for home.
Jun 30, 2016, 11:13 AM ISTRio Games: Michael Phelps takes another step toward last Olympic hurrah
Franklin and Grevers were just the latest big names to fall in Omaha.
Jun 29, 2016, 11:35 AM ISTMichael Phelps claims third race at Winter Championships
Phelps won the 100 meter butterfly on Friday.
Dec 06, 2015, 13:07 PM ISTMichael Phelps wins 100 meter butterfly at Swim Nationals
Phelps clocked 51.38 seconds to win the 100 meter butterfly.
Dec 05, 2015, 15:45 PM ISTSwimming icon Michael Phelps aiming high for Rio Olympics
Phelps believes he lived in a bubble for sometime.
Nov 12, 2015, 09:33 AM IST