Phelps looking to fill in blanks
ORLANDO, Fla. - When the media play 20 questions with Michael Phelps, he knows what to expect. What does the world's hottest swimmer, 18 and still growing, have for breakfast...
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In her return, Kupets shines in uneven bars
The rust didn't show at all last weekend as 2003 U.S. gymnastics champion Courtney Kupets of Gaithersburg won the event that made her a world champion in 2002. Performing only...
Pool shows ripple effects
One in a series of occasional articles on Michael Phelps and his path to the 2004 Olympics. For most of its existence, the North Baltimore Aquatic Club was associated with...
Phelps finishes 1st meet of year with 3 more wins
AUBURN, Ala. - When he set seven world records in 41 days last summer, Michael Phelps spoiled the casual swim fan. The cognoscenti understand the years of development that went...
Phelps kicks off year with wins in Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. - The public address announcer paused for effect when he got to Lane 5 in the 200-meter individual medley yesterday at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center. "A...
Phelps set to jump into ’04 at college meet in Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. - The president of the International Olympic Committee picked two athletes to stand out in Athens, Greece, come August: track star Marion Jones and swimmer Michael Phelps. When...
Phelps hopes scene-stealing ’03 proves just opening act for ’04
He remains a curio item in some sporting corners, hence his No. 63 designation in ESPN's top 100 moments and personalities of the year, 16 notches behind an X Games...
Fates, feats joined in pool
One in a series of occasional articles on Michael Phelps and his path to the 2004 Olympics. SYDNEY, Australia - Three months past his 15th birthday, Ian Thorpe became the...
Phelps pays month’s worth of dues in weary win
Atlas was too tired to shrug. Michael Phelps concluded his competitive year last night in the North Baltimore Aquatic Club's 30th annual Christmas Invitational. He and coach Bob Bowman operate...
Phelps comes out swinging
Michael Phelps opened the FINA World Cup swim meet here today with an American record in the 200-meter butterfly. The 18-year-old from the North Baltimore Aquatic Club continued his global...