Michael Phelps launches scathing attack on ‘failing’ USA Swimming

Michael Phelps launches scathing attack on ‘failing’ USA Swimming

The GuardianThursday 14 August 2025🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
Michael Phelps launches scathing attack on ‘failing’ USA Swimming

Olympic champion writes lengthy Instagram post American says he would hesitate to let sons compete Michael Phelps has launched a scathing attack on USA Swimming’s leadership, with the 23-times Olympic gold medallist branding the body weak and demanding sweeping reforms after what he sees as years of organizational decline. “I’ve watched too many teammates struggle to compete in a sport they love without the support they need,” Phelps, who retired from competitive swimming in 2016, wrote in a l

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