Michael Phelps News

With a little help from his friends, Michael Phelps claims his eighth gold medal, setting an Olympic record. More
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Slideshows

Michael Phelps' Historical Golden Journey

Check out Michael Phelps in action during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. More

Michael Phelps Strikes A Pose

U.S. swimming star Michael Phelps shows off his glamorous side. More

Phelps: U.S. Swimming Sensation

Take a look at U.S. swimming star Michael Phelps, from dominating in the water to hanging out poolside. More

Phelps' Great Eight From Athens

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps wins eight medals -- including six gold -- at the 2004 Athens Games. More

Mark Spitz Golden At 1972 Olympics

American swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals during the 1972 Olympics. Here's a look at the iconic gold medalist. More

Quizzes

Trivia Lover's Olympic Quiz

Think you know a lot about the Olympics? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

Olympic Facts That May Shock You

See how much you know about some of these little-known Olympic facts!

Know Your Olympic Cities And Medalists?

How well do you know your Olympic geography and personalities? More

Test Your Olympic Track Knowledge

Think you're an Olympic track and field expert? Test your knowledge with this quiz. More

Finals For Phelps' Events

400m Individual Medley	Aug. 9	Phelps Won Gold
4x100m Freestyle Relay	Aug. 10	Phelps Won Gold
200m Freestyle	Aug. 11	Phelps Won Gold
200m Butterfly	Aug. 12	Phelps Won Gold
4x200m Freestyle Relay	Aug. 12	Phelps Won Gold
200m Individual Medley	Aug. 14	Phelps Won Gold
100m Butterfly	Aug. 15	Phelps Won Gold
4x100m Medley Relay	Aug. 16	Phelps Won Gold
Read recaps of these events.

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Surveys

Phelps Greatest U.S. Male Athlete Ever?

Is Michael Phelps the greatest U.S. male athlete ever? Or, does that title belong to someone else on this list? More

Greatest Female U.S. Athlete Ever?

Who is the greatest female U.S. athlete ever? More

Background

Michael Phelps Biography

Michael Phelps is pursuing a record number of gold medals in Beijing. Check out his background and how he's positioned for a place in history. More

Who Will Challenge Michael Phelps?

As Michael Phelps begins his quest for history at the 2008 Olympics, a slew of swimmers are hoping to defeat the six-time Olympic gold medalist. More

Phelps Priming For Historical Olympic Feat

U.S. swimming star Michael Phelps will attempt to break Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals in a single Olympics when he competes at the 2008 Beijing Games. More

Who Is Mark Spitz?

Mark Spitz became a household name in the U.S. after the 1972 Olympic games where he won seven gold medals. More