There's just no contest: Michael Phelps is the greatest Olympian of all time. He's racked up 28 medals (23 of them gold) and shattered world records. He's gone into retirement and come back out.

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“Michael Phelps ... During the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Phelps, who retired from competitive swimming in 2016, won eight gold medals. In addition to his 23 Olympic gold medals, he also has ...

Brandon Hyde was meeting with the media prior to the Orioles’ series finale vs. the D-backs at Chase Field on Wednesday ...

Michael Phelps ruled the pool, holding the all-time record for Olympic medals (28 medals for Team USA, 23 of them gold). But under the surface, he said he didn't recognize himself as a person.

Following his checkups, Michael Phelps bounced back with a bang. He won five gold medals and a silver medal at the Rio Olympics, and soon announced his retirement from competitive swimming.

Michael Phelps seems to be enjoying himself at his fifth Olympic Games. For the first time in his career, he walked in the opening ceremony. He's already won four gold medals, and could add a ...

Michael Phelps celebrates ... in the final stretch. But Phelps held back the competition in one of his signature events Tuesday night, earning his 20th goal medal and some redemption in Rio.

Photographer Heinz Kluetmeier is perhaps best known for his more than 100 Sports Illustrated cover ... underwater photo that proved Michael Phelps’ seventh gold medal finish.

There's just no contest: Michael Phelps is the greatest Olympian of all time. He's racked up 26 medals (22 of them gold) and shattered world records. He's gone into retirement and come back out.