The long jumpers flamed out. Pole vaulter Derek Miles was a late bump from the medals stand. ...more

August 23, 2008

Michael Phelps kept every swimsuit, every cap, every pair of goggles he wore during nine magical days at the Water Cube. Every memory will be savored, too, from goofing off with his U.S. teammates to bowing his head not one, not two, but eight times to receive a gold medal at the Beijing Games. ...more

August 19, 2008

Cheering from the pool deck, Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Games today to become the grandest of Olympic champions. ...more

August 17, 2008

Michael Phelps swam into history with a magnificent finish, tying Mark Spitz with his seventh gold medal by the narrowest of margins in the 100-meter butterfly. ...more

August 16, 2008