MICHAEL PHELPS

Hungary Swimming Worlds Katie Ledecky of the United States competes in the Women 800m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Anna Szilagyi) (Anna Szilagyi)BUDAPEST, Hungary — (AP) — Katie Ledecky extended her record haul of medals from the world swimming championships to 22 with her latest 800-meter freestyle win on Friday. Ledecky clocked 8:08.04 to win the event for the eighth consecutive time at a worlds or Olympic Games. Ledecky was under four seconds off the world record she set at the 2016 Olympics. Ledecky has the most medals for a female swimmer in world championships history.

Katie Ledecky has extended her record haul of medals from the world swimming championships to 22 with her latest 800-meter freestyle win.

Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh has won the women’s 200 butterfly for her first title at the world swimming championships.

Hungary’s Kristóf Milák has set a world record in the men’s 200 butterfly at the swimming world championships.

Hungary Swimming Worlds Katie Ledecky of the United States celebrates after winning the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) (Petr David Josek)BUDAPEST, Hungary — (AP) — Katie Ledecky led an American one-two and won her fourth 1,500-meter freestyle title at the world swimming championships on Monday. Ledecky never looked threatened and clocked 15:30.15 – just under 10 seconds more than her world record from 2018 – to finish 14.74 seconds ahead of Katie Grimes. The 16-year-old Grimes is the second youngest medalist in the 1,500 at a worlds since Ledecky won it for the first time in 2013. Ledecky also won in 2015 and 2017 and has at least four world titles in the each of the 1,500, 800 and 400-meter freestyle events.

Italy’s Thomas Ceccon has set a world record in the men’s 100 backstroke and Katie Ledecky has claimed yet another gold at the swimming world championships in Budapest.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — (AP) — Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel highlight a 41-member U.S. swimming team that will compete at this summer's world championships in Budapest, Hungary. She will look to add to the 15 gold medals and three silvers she won at the last four world championships. Coming off five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, Dressel set himself up for another busy program by winning the 50 and 100 free and 50 and 100 butterfly. Dressel earned seven gold medals during the 2017 worlds at Duna Arena, the same Budapest venue that will host the swimming competition from June 18-25. Hunter Armstrong, who set a world record in 50 backstroke in Greensboro, will also compete in the 100 back.

Trump's going all in on promoting one of the state's leaders in election misinformation.

Around the world, athletes are throwing their support behind political and social causes, part of a wave of sports activism that has flourished in the years since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began taking a knee during games to protest police brutality against Black people.

Mental health was the breakout star at the Tokyo Olympics.

Ireen Wüst can’t really explain it.

Ireen Wüst skated into the record books at the Beijing Games by becoming the first athlete to claim individual gold medals at five different Olympics.

Beijing Olympics Curling John Morris, of Canada, throws a rock during the mixed doubles curling match against Britain at the Beijing Winter Olympics Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Beijing. In a cool bit of engineering and technology, the Water Cube has turned into the Ice Cube. THE CONVERSIONAfter the 2008 Games, the Water Cube was converted to a public water park that included water slides, although the main pool and training pools were kept in place. Water Cube/Ice Cube is perfect for curling because the ice sheets are just shorter than the 164-foot Olympic pool. PHELPS’ LEGACY LIVES ONAmerican mixed doubles curlers Chris Plys and Vicky Persinger say they were awestruck when they walked into the Ice Cube for the first time.

Somewhere under the four sheets of curling ice being used for the Beijing Olympics is the swimming pool where Michael Phelps splashed his way to history in the 2008 Summer Games.

John Shuster will become the first curler to carry the American flag in an Olympic opening ceremony at this year's Beijing Games.

Michael Phelps called the controversy around Lia Thomas, the transgender UPenn swimmer, “very complicated” and stressed the need for a “level playing field.”

Trying to time the market is a fool's errand, Dalio says. In fact, you might be better off trying to beat Usain Bolt in a footrace.

The pandemic has prevented families from traveling to Tokyo to watch their loved ones compete. But journalists back home are capturing their celebrations.

Being a young Black woman in American life comes with its own built-in pressure to perform, and entails much more than meets the eye.

Simone Biles stuck the landing and won a bronze medal.

Caeleb Dressel and Emma McKeon earned milestone medals at the Olympic pool before Italian runner Marcell Jacobs was the surprising winner of the race to determine the fastest man in the world.

Caeleb Dressel capped one of the greatest performances in Olympic history with his fourth and fifth gold medals of the Tokyo Games.

American star Caeleb Dressel still has a shot at five gold medals.

For all the focus on Caeleb Dressel, Australia’s Emma McKeon could leave the Tokyo Olympics with more swimming medals than anyone.

The willingness of athletes, led by Simone Biles, to talk about the pressures they face as elite athletes on the Olympics stage, has forced a look at how NBC presents the Games to the public.

Caeleb Dressel has won his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a world record in the 100-meter butterfly.

Caeleb Dressel has a shot to win six gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics.

László Cseh outlasted longtime rivals Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte.

Biles did not compete in the all-around women's gymnastics competition after pulling out of the event to focus on her mental health.

Biles took to social media to thank the gymnastics community for the "outpouring" of love and support she has received since withdrawing from competition.

Caeleb Dressel tossed his gold medal from a winning relay at the Tokyo Olympics to a teammate in the stands.

Mental health has been a discussion in sports the past year but became the topic of these Olympics when gymnast Simone Biles chose self-care over sporting success.

Biles took to social media to thank the gymnastics community for the "outpouring" of love and support she has received since withdrawing from competition.

Caeleb Dressel got his first individual gold medal, the Chinese women put together a record-setting relay and American Sunisa Lee won the women’s all-around gymnastics gold.

Tokyo Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Simone Biles, of the United States, watches gymnasts perform after she exited the team final with apparent injury, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. Michael Phelps, winner of a record 23 gold medals and now retired, has long been open about his own mental health struggles. The International Olympic Committee, aware of the struggles young athletes face, increased its mental health resources ahead of the Tokyo Games. And the Olympic State of Mind series on Olympics.com shares compilations of mental health stories and podcasts. “In Japan, we still don't talk about mental health,” Imoto said.

She says the decision will allow her to focus on her mental health.

The iconic Olympic swimmer says he can relate to the superstar gymnast's ordeal and hopes her openness about it helps destigmatize mental health issues.

Tokyo Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Simone Biles, of the United States, watches gymnasts perform after she exited the team final with apparent injury, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. Michael Phelps, winner of a record 23 gold medals and now retired, has long been open about his own mental health struggles. The International Olympic Committee, aware of the struggles young athletes face, increased its mental health resources ahead of the Tokyo Games. And the Olympic State of Mind series on Olympics.com shares compilations of mental health stories and podcasts. “In Japan, we still don't talk about mental health,” Imoto said.

Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of the gymnastics team competition and the individual all-around, highlighting the discussion that’s been coursing through sports for the past year.

Kristof Milak is the dominant force in swimming's butterfly event and the man who broke Michael Phelps' 10-year-old world record in the 200-meter fly at the world championships in 2019.

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Charlie Riedel)TOKYO — (AP) — For the first time in more than a century, Britain claimed a relay gold at the Olympic pool. A dynamic quartet carried the British to a dominating victory in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay Wednesday. Tom Dean, the 200 free gold medalist led off and 200 silver medalist Duncan Scott swam the anchor leg. For the first time in its proud swimming history, the U.S. failed to win a relay medal when entering an event. It was their first relay gold since that aforementioned women's 4x100 free in 1912, with their only victory coming in the men's 4x200 free relay at the first London Games in 1908.

For the first time in more than a century, Britain claimed relay gold at the Olympic pool.

Finally, a gold medal in Tokyo for Katie Ledecky.

Ariarne Titmus and Luka Doncic made memorable Olympic debuts.

Caeleb Dressel got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming, while Katie Ledecky found herself in a very unusual position: Second place.

The Americans will try to add to their impressive first day haul of swimming medals on Day 3 of the Tokyo Games when some of their top competitors get back in the pool Monday.

The Americans are off to a flying start at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. "We were in the warmup pool seeing people get a gold medal, get second, get second and third. The Americans took advantage. “After we saw (Kalisz and Litherland win medals), we kind of looked at each other and said, 'It’s our turn,'” Weyant said. I don’t take it lightly.”During Phelps' record-breaking career, which encompassed five Olympics, the Americans never won more than five medals on the first day of finals.

Michael Phelps is now in a broadcast seat, a mere observer rather than the driving force of U.S. swimming.

The Yoyogi National Stadium was the architectural jewel of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are known for their towering drives but they won’t make it to the tee box at the Olympics.

Chase Kalisz won the first American medal of the Tokyo Games with a gold in the men’s 400-meter individual medley.

Two of America's biggest stars begin their Tokyo Games on Sunday.

In the midst of the chaos and uncertainty, Jill Biden has chosen to practice the art of simply showing up.

Caeleb Dressel could win as many as seven medals in the pool at the Tokyo Olympics.

That kind of moment between loved ones won’t be happening at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics. No spectators — local or foreign — will be allowed at the vast majority of venues, where athletes will hang medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus. The youngest athlete on the U.S. team in Tokyo calls it “weird” that her family won’t be in the stands. Building support and camaraderie among athletes who usually compete individually has taken on new importance for coaches during the pandemic. Some athletes’ families will host watch parties back home.

There won’t be any reaction shots of excited, shocked or crying family members in the stands at the Tokyo Olympics.

Bryson DeChambeau grew up watching the Olympics and wishing that someday he would be able to take part.

Simone Manuel is going back to the Olympics.

The stars shined on the next-to-last night of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha.

Katie Ledecky’s most grueling night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials resulted in two more victories.

The Lilly King Show is headed to Tokyo.

— (AP) — It’s June in an Olympic year, and Michael Phelps is feeling it. Phelps, who turns 36 at the end of June, is in Omaha cheering on his former teammates and checking out the new generation that idolized him growing up. “It's fun to not deal with those nerves and have to feel that pressure going up to the blocks,” he said. “That's still really weird to look at,” he said, referring to the 28 medals that made him the most decorated Olympian in history. “It's so awesome to take trips down that memory lane.”___More AP Olympic coverage: https://www.apnews.com/OlympicGames and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.

Michael Phelps is back at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials just to watch for the first time since 1996.

— (AP) — Even though he retired from swimming five years ago, Michael Phelps' impact was felt on the opening night of the U.S. Olympic trials. Chase Kalisz, who says Phelps is like a big brother, claimed another trip to the Olympics by winning the 400-meter individual medley Sunday. Kalisz took the silver in the 400 IM at the Rio Olympics, while Litherland finished fifth in that event. The pandemic-delayed Olympics turned out to be a blessing for Kalisz, who didn't even qualify for the final of the 400 IM at the 2019 world championships. An extra year of training was just what he needed before taking on the grueling 400 IM at the trials.

Chase Kalisz is heading back to the Olympics after winning the 400-meter individual medley on the opening night of the U.S. swimming trials in Omaha.

A few years ago, a star athlete dropping out of a major tennis tournament over mental health issues might have been seen as a sign of weakness.

The former Olympian Michael Phelps spoke out in support of the tennis champion Naomi Osaka on Thursday, saying she "could help a lot of people."

The title of the most-decorated athlete ever belongs to United States swimmer Michael Phelps, who won 28 medals competing in five different Summer Olympics from 2000 to 2016. But there are so many highly decorated female Olympians, too.

Ever since the Olympics were postponed nine months ago, local organizers and the IOC have been biding their time. Ever since the Olympics were postponed nine months ago, local organizers and the IOC have been biding their time. The International Olympic Committee and Tokyo organizers will have to start getting specific in the next few months. “The fact that you're going to put 10,000-plus athletes, plus all the volunteers, plus all the coaches, plus, plus, plus, plus plus. There is just too much unknown.”Q: Despite the uncertainties, what do we firmly know about staging the Tokyo Olympics?

“This is probably going to go down as my worst meet that I’ve ever had,” he said by phone from Sarasota, Florida. Lochte figures he’s competed in just seven meets since 2016. Lochte said he’s still in touch with Phelps, who retired after Rio and has three boys of his own now. Lochte looks around the pool deck at his young competitors and admits not knowing their names and who is the fastest. It’s still fun.”Lochte still has his supporters, whether it’s his fans who know he’s always willing to accommodate their requests or those in the sport.

“Empire” star Taraji P. Henson has enjoyed wealth, celebrity, a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination. “It’s OK to not be OK," Henson, the latest recipient of the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion, told The Associated Press via email. In 2018, the Washington, D.C., native started the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to stop those with mental illness from being stigmatized — especially Blacks, who she says are less likely to seek treatment. This year, with the coronavirus pandemic complicating people's mental health struggles, Henson's foundation has been helping African Americans — who've been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 — access free online therapy. “We need more people like Taraji to continue to eliminate the stigma around mental health across all our communities in America.”___Follow AP New England editor Bill Kole on Twitter at http://twitter.com/billkole.

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2004, file photo, the Olympic Rings are shown in flames in a pool of water during the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)When the Olympics returned to Athens in 2004, they also returned to antiquity. They finished in central Athens at the Panathenian Stadium, the marble venue used for the opening and closing ceremonies of the inaugural 1896 Games. Irina Korzhanenko of Russia became the first woman to win a gold medal at the ancient site that birthed the Olympics. The gold medal instead went to Argentina, a team led by Manu Ginobili.

After first-quarter sales plummeted 23%, the apparel maker said the company is negotiating sports marketing contracts to defer payment with some of its athletes. "It's obviously not a desirable situation for companies and their athletes, but these are unprecedented times and call for unprecedented tactics," he added. Dorfman said assuming Under Armour has strong relationships with its athletes and there's confidence that business will eventually turn around, he believes athletes would be willing to accept an extended payment option. Under Armour said Monday it plans to cut $325 million in operating costs to help weather the crisis. "All of our athletes have been phenomenal during this period with how they have helped their communities and how they have helped Under Armour," he said.

(CNN) - Swimming legend Michael Phelps is more likely to jump in a ball pool than a swimming pool these days. Phelps, who already had two sons, Boomer and Beckett, says fatherhood as been one of the "greatest things" he's had the chance to do. "For me it has been such an amazing and exciting time to see Boomer grow up as he has," Phelps told CNN's Don Riddell. "That has to change," added Phelps, as he reflected on the issue of doping in sport. "It's difficult at times," Phelps said when asked about dealing with fame.

After Michael Phelps won his 23rd Olympic medal, the bruises all over his arms grabbed the attention of many in the audience. They're from "cupping," a treatment meant to alleviate muscle soreness. Ben Tracy explains how it works.

It's called "cupping," and while it may not be the most attractive therapy in the world, many athletes believe it helps them win

Swimming is one of the first big sports to take the spotlight at the Summer Olympics. All eyes are on big names like Michael Phelps who has 22 Olympic medals to his name, but the team is packed with Olympic newbies. Any of them could become the next big American star of the pool. Jamie Yuccas reports.

Phelps is returning to competition this week with Olympic gold in mind. Phelps was charged with DUI in September and his 6-month suspension ended earlier this month. After a stint in rehab, Phelps says he's now the happiest he's ever been. Vinita Nair reports.

Why did Michael Phelps come out of retirement? Michael Phelps will compete in the Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, Ariz. He spoke with reporters about why he is returning to swimming after retiring.

The Golden Boy Michael Phelps swam into history at the Beijing Olympics and now the 23-year-old phenom tells CNN's Anderson Cooper how his life has since changed.