Michael Phelps was 'pretty disappointed' by US men's swimming team's results at Paris Olympics

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The U.S. men's swimming team's performance at the Paris Olympics left legendary American swimmer Michael Phelps "disappointed."

The 23-time Olympic gold medalist did not hold back when he expressed his thoughts on Team USA's overall performance at this year's Summer Games. 

"For me as a whole, I was pretty disappointed to see the U.S. swimming results," Phelps told USA Today. "Obviously, there were a few standout swims. And those you have to recognize."

Phelps added that he was concerned about the team's prospects in four years when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Olympics. Phelps believes the U.S. no longer holds a competitive advantage over other countries in the sport.

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Former Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps of the U.S. reacts as he is interviewed on the pool deck ahead of the evening session at the 2024 Summer Olympics July 28, 2024, in Nanterre, France.  (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

"For me, one of the things that I’ve always said over the last couple years is the rest of the world is catching up," Phelps said. "I think a lot of the things that we’ve done as a country for so long, the other people are catching up. They’re doing the same thing."

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The pool closed at the Paris Olympic Aquatic Centre with the U.S. men's team earning one individual gold medal. This marked the first time since the 1956 Games the American men ended the Olympics with only one individual gold medal. 

Bobby Finke set the world record Sunday to win gold in the 1,500-meter freestyle and help the U.S. avoid a shutout.

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