Phelps reels in Cavic to stay butterfly king

Michael Phelps used his powerful shoulders to perfection to overhaul big rival Milorad Cavic and steal back his 100 meters butterfly world record in an enthralling final at the world championships on Saturday.

American women fail to reach medley relay final

An understrength US failed to qualify for the final of the women's 4x100 meters medley relay at the world swimming championships on Saturday.

Phelps storms back for record and 100 butterfly gold

Michael Phelps produced a stunning comeback to break the world record and retain his 100 meters butterfly world title on Saturday.

U.S. snip record to grab golden double

The US completed a relay double at the world championships on Friday when they retained their men's 4x200 meters freestyle title with a world record time.

U.S. seals men's 4x200 relay title in record time

The US held on for victory in the men's 4x200 meters freestyle final at the world championships on Friday, setting a world record of six minutes 58.55 secs

Phelps safely through to 100 butterfly semi-finals

Olympic champion Michael Phelps won his heat to qualify easily for the 100 butterfly semis as he began the defense of his world title on Friday.

Phelps golden again after record

Michael Phelps has regained his golden touch with a record-setting triumph in the men's 200m butterfly at the swimming world championships.

Phelps has unfinished business at worlds

With 14 Olympic and 17 world championship gold medals already in his possession, it is hard to imagine what Michael Phelps might have left to accomplish in a pool.