On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record
Michael Phelps won his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics on this day in 2008 to break Mark Spitz’s record for victories in a single Games.
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Michael Phelps won his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics on this day in 2008 to break Mark Spitz’s record for victories in a single Games.
BIRMINGHAM, England: Swimmer Emma McKeon became the most successful Commonwealth Games athlete of all-time on Sunday (Jul 31), leading an Australian sweep of the women's 50 metre freestyle to claim a record 11th gold medal.
BIRMINGHAM, England :Swimmer Emma McK aeonbecame the most successful Commonwealth Games athlete of all-time on Sunday, leading an Australian sweep of the women's 50 metre freestyle to claim a record 11th gold medal.
BIRMINGHAM, England : South African swimmer Chad Le Clos joined shooters Michael Gault and Phil Adams as the most decorated Commonwealth Games athletes ever on Sunday when he claimed his 18th medal by picking up a silver in the men's 200 metres butterfly.
Ian Poulter admitted he had been “beyond lucky” after holing an extraordinary eagle putt on day one of the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews.
BUDAPEST — Katie Ledecky reclaimed the 400m freestyle crown to open the world swimming championships, prevailing in the absence of rival Ariarne Titmus of Australia.
Bulls director of rugby Jake White hinted that you could file that 27-26 victory of Leinster on the top shelf of his achievements as a coach, where you'll find the 2007 Rugby World Cup final against England among many.
The Duel in the Pool, a swim meet pitting the U.S. against rival Australia, is being revived this year.