USA - 2008: Lee Hulteng color illustration of U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps. (Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Tribune News Service via Getty I Of Michael Phelps’ eight gold medals at the 2008 ...

(Reuters) - Michael Phelps made an ominous return to international competition on Friday, qualifying for the final of the 100 metres freestyle at the Pan Pacific championships at Australia's Gold ...

Phelps returned after a disappointing loss Tuesday with a 200m fly world record. July 29, 2009 -- Michael Phelps gave a whole new meaning to the phrase "return with a vengeance" at the FINA World ...

This story appears in ESPN The Magazine's July 18 Body Issue. Subscribe today. Editor's note: This story contains explicit language. Snakes. For as long as Michael Phelps can remember, he's hated ...