Spitz calls Phelps's performance 'epic'

Mark Spitz used one word to sum up the performance of US countryman Michael Phelps, who has matched his record of seven gold medals at one Olympics -- epic. Phelps, 23, won his seventh gold medal......

Phelps is most successful Olympian with 11 golds

American swimmer Michael Phelps won two more golds on Wednesday to eclipse compatriots Mark Spitz and Carl Lewis and become the all-time most successful Olympian. Though unable to match the United......

Phelps stakes claim to be greatest Olympian

Michael Phelps stakes his claim to be the ultimate Olympian on Wednesday, swimming two finals in an hour as he bids to overtake an elite group including Mark Spitz and Carl Lewis on a record nine......

Phelps joins elite Olympians with nine golds

Michael Phelps became only the fourth man to win a record nine Olympic golds when he powered to victory in the 200 meters freestyle swimming on Tuesday. Phelps put on an imperious display to......

Phenomenon Phelps lands in Beijing

The US swimming team arrived in Beijing on Monday with Michael Phelps eager to start an Olympic adventure that could end with him breaking Mark Spitz's record of seven golds in a single Olympics.......