RACE VIDEO: Watch Michael Phelps Come Out of Retirement to Swim the 100 Fly at the Mesa Grand Prix
He’s Baaaack. The winningest Olympian of all-time Michael Phelps swam his first race since the 2012 Olympics on Thursday at the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix. He took the top seed over Rival Ryan Lochte, and the two will swim side-by-side in finals.
Ledecky Breaks Junior World Record in 400 Free in Prelims of Mesa Grand Prix
Katie Ledecky was over five seconds short of her lifetime best, but still broke the FINA Junior World Record on Thursday morning in Mesa.
A “Coach’s Eye” On Michael Phelps’ Comeback: 100 Butterfly Prelims
Here is Phelps by the numbers this morning in Mesa in his 100 butterfly.
100 Butterfly Prelim Photo Vault at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa
Michael Phelps 100 butterfly prelim – comeback – in photos.
Michael Phelps 100 Butterfly Prelim Post Race Interview
This is long, raw footage. Michael Phelps comments on his prelim 100 butterfly. Phelps earned the top seed in 52.84, with friend and competitor Ryan Lochte just behind in 52.94.”
2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Phelps’ Quick Return Highlights Day One Prelims
It’s time for Michael Phelps to get down to business in Mesa.
Editorial: Seats Are Full, But Lanes Are Empty at Mesa Grand Prix
Empty Lanes at the Mesa Grand Prix are indicative of one major problem stunting swimming’s popularity: pro-level meets have the same accountability as age group meets.
2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, Day 1, Prelims Photo Vault
Olympic gold medalist Anthony Ervin arrives at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa.
2014 Mesa Grand Prix Preview: Links, schedule and storylines to watch
22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps will make his official comeback at the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix. But that’s far from the only storyline to watch at this week’s battle in the desert.
Hoff to Face Considerably Tougher Heats on Day 1 than Phelps in Major-Meet Comebacks
Michael Phelps (above) will have long-time national-team teammate Matt Grevers beside him when he makes his official comeback today in Mesa, Arizona.
NBAC Takes Over Skyline Aquatics Center: 2014 Mesa Grand Prix Photo Vault
Conor Dwyer, Olympic swim star, soaks up the sun at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, Arizona.
Universal Sports Network to Air LIVE Coverage of Michael Phelps’ Return to Competitive Swimming April 24-26
It’s not only swimmers who are waiting patiently for the first Phelps race since the 2012 London Games: Universal Sports Network is airing LIVE from the Mesa Grand Prix later this week. It’s like the Christmas of the swimming world, people.
PHOTO VAULT: 2014 Mesa Grand Prix Day 0 Sights on Deck (Part 1)
The two comeback kids, Michael Phelps and, to a lesser extent, Allison Schmitt having fun on the side of the pool at the Mesa Grand Prix.
Kalisz Scratches Mesa Grand Prix, Hardy Joins the Party
NCAA Champion Chase Kalisz won’t swim at the Mesa Grand Prix despite being entered on the meet’s first psych sheets.
A “Coach’s Eye” On Michael Phelps’ Comeback
We broke Phelps down by some “coaching” numbers and will compare him then to now this weekend at the Mesa Grand Prix.