Michael Phelps isn’t just another decorated Olympian. He stands as one of the most accomplished athletes in modern sports, with a career that reshaped expectations in competitive swimming. When people ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL -- Michael Phelps won his 20th and 21st gold medals on Tuesday, pulling even further ahead in his position as the all-time most decorated Olympic athlete. Phelps won his latest ...

Decorated United States swimmer Michael Phelps called out USA Swimming yet again, this time going into great detail about his belief the program is declining. Phelps posted a lengthy, five-page ...

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps doesn't keep his athletic interests just to the pool. Phelps was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and grew up in a suburb of Baltimore County. His career as an Olympic ...

Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. It was a little before 11 p.m. on the ...

Several Baltimore Ravens players requested swim lessons. Michael Phelps, a Baltimore native, offered to teach the players. Phelps gave the players a lesson at Loyola University’s aquatic center. The ...

In the latest salvo over the future of USA Swimming, Michael Phelps posted a statement to Instagram clarifying earlier comments and affirming his desire to help move the sport forward in the U.S.

A decade ago, the Olympic hero shared the story of his painful mental health journey with the world. He has since traveled the globe as a beacon of advocacy and support for those whose struggles he ...