USA - 2008: Lee Hulteng color illustration of U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps. (Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Tribune News Service via Getty I Of Michael Phelps’ eight gold medals at the 2008 ...

Why did Olympic icon lose to a relative unknown at the World Championships? July 28, 2009 -- Samson needed his hair for his Herculean strength. Does Michael Phelps need a super-swim suit to continue ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 4, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Aug. 4, 2012, swimming in what was hailed as the ...

— -- After 16 years, five Olympics and six world championships, Michael Phelps' career has finally drawn to a close. Or so he insists. But to put his jaw-dropping accomplishments into perspective ...

1933 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees plays his 1,308th straight game to break Everett Scott’s record of 1,307. 1938 — Henry Armstrong wins the lightweight title with a 15-round decision over Lou ...