Alia Atkinson has become the first black woman to win a swimming world title. On Saturday, December 6, Alia was successful in winning the 100m breaststroke at the FINA World Swimming Championships, earning her the prestigious title. During the final…
Michael Phelps Suspended From Competitive Swimming For Six Months After DUI Arrest
USA Swimming suspended Olympian Michael Phelps on Monday after he was arrested for driving under the influence on September 30. Phelps will be banned from competing in US-sanctioned swimming events for reportedly violating the organization’s code of conduct. Phelps was…
Michael Phelps Arrest Forces Hold On Comeback
Michael Phelps will have to halt his plans for an amazing comeback after his recent DUI arrest. The olympic swimming champ is banned from competing in the sport for six months. Unfortunately, Michael Phelps’ arrest also resulted in his having…
Katie Ledecky Smashes 400m Freestyle Record
It was a comparison of old versus young at this past week’s 2014 Phillips 66 National Championships of Swimming as Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, shared the pool with 17-year-old swimming phenom Katie Ledecky, the…
Weight Loss: Supercharging Secret
Olympic swimming superstar Michael Phelps eats 12,000 calories a day. Think about that a moment. That’s more than you and me combined, and you and I are probably overweight. At least I am. Michael Phelps certainly is not. How does…
Michael Phelps Making An Olympic Comeback?
After the 2012 London Olympics, and winning a total of 18 gold medals (22 medals in all) during his Olympic swimming career, Michael Phelps decided to retire at the age of 27. But has he changed his mind? Many began…
Diana Nyad Picked For Dancing With The Stars
Diana Nyad, 64, gained her name to fame last year when she became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage, or any other assistance. Now, Nyad is going to take on…
Tom Daley Has A Boyfriend; “It Felt Right”
Olympic diver Tom Daley surprised his fans by revealing he is dating a man, despite previously dating girls. The 19-year-old diver, who won a bronze medal in London 2012 Olympics, revealed the news on Monday in a YouTube video. Daley says…
Michael Phelps: Getting Ready For Rio?
On Thursday, the sporting world was awash with the news that Michael Phelps rejoined the US Anti-Doping Agency where he underwent doping tests, the strongest indication that he is returning for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Phelps underwent the drug testing…