Swimming

2012 Olympics Swimming: Michael Phelps confirms retirement

Swimming legend Michael Phelps, the most prolific Olympic medallist, has confirmed he would retire after the London Olympics

Olympic swimming: Gagan goes out in heats

India`s lone swimmer at the Olympic Games Ullalmath Gagan failed to qualify for the finals of the 1500-metre freestyle event as he went out in the heats, finishing seventh and last in Heat 1, clocking six minutes 31.14 seconds here Friday

Olympic swimming: Clary shocks Lochte for 200m backstroke gold

Olympics 2012 London: America`s Tyler Clary won gold in a new Olympic record in the men`s 200 meters backstroke here.Clary, the fastest qualifier for the final, clocked 1 minute, 53.41 seconds in a tight finish Thursday.

Olympic swimming: Soni wins 200m breaststroke with world record

Rebecca Soni of the United States won the women`s 200 metres breaststroke gold, smashing the world record by half a second.

Olympics: Kromowidjojo blazes to 100m freestyle gold

of the Netherlands blazed to gold in the women`s 100 metres freestyle swimming Thursday, setting a new Olympic record.

Olympic swimming: Clary shocks Lochte for 200m backstroke gold

America`s Tyler Clary won gold in a new Olympic record in the men`s 200 meters backstroke here.

Olympics Swimming 2012: Ryan Lochte ends Olympics `pretty satisfied`

Lochte said it was his time at the London Olympics. He`ll have to wait until next time.

London Olympics 2012 swimming: Michael Phelps creates another record

Michael Phelps created another record at the London Olympics 2012 by winning a gold medal in the 200-meter individual medley for the third consecutive time, the first male swimmer to do so.

London Olympics 2012: Le Clos sends out warning to Phelps

South African Chad le Clos sounded out a warning to Michael Phelps that he will again be the man to beat if the American wants to retain his Olympic title in the 100 metres butterfly.

London Olympics Swimming: Phelps, Lochte showdown in 200m medley

The most decorated Olympian, Michael Phelps has set up an enticing duel Thursday night with compatriot Ryan Lochte in the men`s 200 metres individual medley.

Olympic swimming: Jiao wins 200m butterfly for China

Jiao Liuyang of China sped to gold in the women`s 200 metres butterfly at the London Olympics here Wednesday.

Olympics: American swimmer Ryan Lochte has time only for one-night stands, says mum

Ryan Lochte’s mother, Ike, has said that her son only has time for “one-night stands” and is unable to commit to a single girl because he is “always on the go.”

Olympics 2012 swimming: Ye Shiwen hits back at critics after remarks over Olympic gold

Relishing global spotlight, Chinese swimming prodigy Ye Shiwen dismissed doubts of doping about her two gold-winning performances in London Games, saying that the allegations are "bit unfair" but wants to know why she is being targeted even after she was cleared of the charges.

Gyurta wins 200m breaststroke gold, sets world record

Hungary`s double world champion won the 200 metres breaststroke gold Wednesday, setting a new world record.

London Olympics Swimming: Schmitt wins women`s 200m freestyle

London: US swimmer Alison Schmitt stormed to grab the gold in the women`s 200 metres freestyle final at the London Olympics.

London Olympics 2012 swimming: Michael Phelps wants to end career on a high

American swimmer Michael Phelps became the first athlete with maximum number of medals in Olympics after winning the 19th medal in London Olympics 2012 on Tuesday.

London Olympics 2012 swimming: Stephanie Rice considers quitting swimming

Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice is considering walking away from the sport after a disappointing Olympics campaign in London. A serious shoulder injury, which required surgery, prevented the triple Olympic gold medallist from nearing her best in London.

London Olympics: Michael Phelps becomes the greatest Olympian

Michael Phelps broke the Olympic medals record Tuesday with his 19th as the United States romped to a dominating win in 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the London Games.