michael phelps

Ryan Lochte breaks his own world record to beat Michael Phelps and win the 200m individual medley gold at the World Swimming Championships in Shanghai, with Britain's James Goddard coming fourth.

Ryan Lochte overtook Michael Phelps on the final turn of the 200-meter freestyle to win one of the most highly awaited races of the world championships Tuesday, reminding everyone he is a threat to replace his American teammate as the world's top swimmer.

Michael Phelps sounded weary on the other end of the phone line, with good reason.

Michael Phelps qualified for the finals of both his events Saturday on the first day of the Paris Open.

Michael Phelps, right, won five gold medals at the recently completed world aquatics championships.

Michael Phelps and teammates on the U.S. Medley team set a world record in the final event to wrap up the world championships.

Milorad Cavic wanted revenge. What he got was an emotionally driven Michael Phelps, says Brian Cazeneuve. Phelps won their 100 butterfly clash in Rome in a record time of 49.82.

ROME (AP) -- Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic again, and this time there was no doubt about it.

ROME (AP) -- Michael Phelps bounced back from a stunning loss to set a world record in the 200-meter butterfly at the world swimming championships.

ROME (AP) -- Germany's Paul Biedermann has handed Michael Phelps his first major individual loss in four years, setting a world record in the 200-meter freestyle at the world championships.