Michael Phelps

Leon Marchand – Swimming sensation who had French President fist pumping, and Michael Phelps doing a jig of delight

Leon Marchand can freeze an image from Friday night of Emmanuel Macron giving it a proper fist pump after the 22 year old had raced to his fourth gold medal of the games in the men’s 200m individual medley.

Why is India so bad at sports?

India has managed just one gold medal since 1980, when shooter Abhinav Bindra became the first individual to win gold for his country at the 10 meter air rifle event in 2008. The country's previous gold medals, eight between 1928-1980, were all in field hockey.

India need to bid for Olympics to inspire people: Spitz

Spitz said that there is lack of competition in India and also socio-economic factors have stopped the country in producing more Olympians.

London Olympics 2012: Relive some milestone moments

Today, we are going to look back at what the London Olympics 2012 delivered to India in terms of sporting achievement, to Britain, the host country in terms of reputation and business and to all of us in terms of entertainment and inspiration.

Phelps gets gold in social media at London Games

American swimmer Michael Phelps leaves London as the most decorated Olympian with 22 medals and he can also lay claim to another title - winning most fans on social media during the 2012 Games.

Athletes retire on Games high but what next?

OLYMPICS-ATHLETES-RETIREMENT-PHELPS:Athletes retire on Games high but what next?

Phelps starts life out of the water

Like a fish out of water, Michael Phelps started the first day of his new life uncertain where to turn and wondering what to do next.

Compete to the beat: Tunes take athletes to the top

Whether it's aggressive rap, mellow reggae or calming country, music has become an integral part of many Olympians' medal plans.

London Olympics 2012 Live: All set for Phelps v Lochte - the final duel

Swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will slug it out for one last time on Thursday while Britain's Olympic cyclists seek to draw inspiration from Bradley Wiggins's storming victory in the individual time trial.

London Olympics 2012 Live: Most decorated Olympian Michael Phelps

Factbox on swimmer Michael Phelps, who became the most decorated Olympian when he won his 19th medal after helping the United States to gold in the 4x200 metres freestyle relay at the London Games on Tuesday.

Is Phelps the greatest Olympian?

The debate of who has been the greatest Olympic athlete was reopened on Tuesday when Michael Phelps anchored the US men's quartet to a sweeping victory in the 4x200 metres freestyle relay.

Phelps seeks medal record as doping row flares

Top swimmers cautioned against assumptions of doping as a debate over the astonishing performances of a Chinese swimmer threatened to overshadow Michael Phelps' bid to become the most decorated Olympian of all time on Tuesday.

Phelps again attempts to make Games history

All eyes will be on the swimming pool later on Tuesday when Michael Phelps could make history by becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time and the first man to win the same event on three occasions.

Phelps loses his golden touch as French win relay

The days when everything Michael Phelps touched turned to gold have now officially gone.

Do superstitious minds help or hinder athletes?

When Michael Phelps gets ready to race, he walks to the block, takes off his headphones, swings his arms three times, steps on to the block and he is off. His routine never changes.