Swimming: Phelps is 'probably not' the best - Coe
American swimmer Michael Phelps is "probably not" the greatest Olympic champion of all time, despite winning a record total of 19 medals, London 2012 Games chief Sebastian Coe said on Wednesday.
American swimmer Michael Phelps is "probably not" the greatest Olympic champion of all time, despite winning a record total of 19 medals, London 2012 Games chief Sebastian Coe said on Wednesday.
Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian ever when winning his 19th medal - a gold in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay.
Irish swimmer Grainne Murphy revealed that she had little choice but to withdraw from the London 2012 Olympics on medical grounds.
China's record-breaking swimming sensation Ye Shiwen has hit back at doping allegations in the wake of her incredible performances at the London Games.
The IOC's medical chief insists he has no reason to have suspicions over the latest Chinese swimming sensation Ye Shiwen.
France's Yannick Agnel won the men's 200 metres freestyle Olympic gold medal today.
Ireland's Sycerika McMahon has just missed out on qualification for the semi-finals of the 200m IM at the London Games.
Melanie Nocher, Sycerika McMahon and Grainne Murphy failed in their attempts to advance through heats in a disappointing morning for Irish competitors at the Aquatics Centre in London.
Ireland's Barry Murphy had a disappointing start in the pool when he finished eighth in his heat of the 100m breaststroke.
The start of the swimming events in London on Saturday morning could not have thrown up a more exciting race than the men's 400 metres individual medley (IM).