Michael Phelps of the U.S. is reflected as he swims his men’s 100m butterfly semi-final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre August 2, 2012. Television viewers may have wondered if they were watching on a loop as American swimmer Michael Phelps kept on adding to his medal tally in the pool. Four more golds in London helped his total to 22, including 18 golds, beyond the previous Olympic record of 18 held by former Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina. DAVID GRAY/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: rtrlfive421169
This Olympics have proved thrilling in the pool. With the Lochte vs Phelps duels, the sweetheart Missy Franklin, and nine world records broken (which is a big deal since those records were set with the aid of high-tech suits which have since been banned), the 2012 Olympics have surely been one to remember. Continue reading →
