Michael Phelps reflects on his Olympic career and achievements
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
On August 4, 2012, Michael Phelps won his 18th gold medal as part of the U.S. men’s 4x100-meter medley relay in London. This victory marked a pivotal moment in his career, concluding the 2012 Games with a total of 22 medals. Phelps later returned to competition in 2016, adding five more gold medals to his legacy. He is currently in Paris serving as a color commentator for NBC during the ongoing swimming events. His career includes numerous records, including the highest total of Olympic medals.
- •Phelps helped the U.S. win gold in the 4x100 meter medley relay in 2012.
- •He concluded the 2012 Games with 22 Olympic medals overall.
- •Phelps returned in 2016, winning five additional gold medals.
- •He set records for the most Olympic gold medals and total medals.
- •Phelps is providing commentary for NBC during the swimming events in Paris.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Deseret News archives: Is Michael Phelps the greatest Summer Olympian ever?
"On this day in 2012, Phelps won his 18th gold medal. But it wasn’t his final swimming event after all.
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