Michael Phelps Coming Out of Retirement

Michael Phelps is expected to come out of retirement and compete in his first meet since the 2012 Olympics next week, his coach confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. This move paves the way for the 22-time Olympic medalist to compete in the 2016 Olympics in 

BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP)—There was talk that the most decorated Olympian in the world may be ready to compete again. Now, it's official. Jessica Kartalija reports Baltimore's own Michael Phelps is coming out of retirement, and his fans are thrilled.

Monday brought news that a lot of people in the Olympic community were sort of expecting, as legendary olympian and gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps is coming out of retirement to start preparing for the 2016 Rio 

Michael Phelps is back on competitive swim for fun. The 22-time Olympic medalist is coming out of retirement and may participate in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Phelps' coach told the Associated Press that the 

April 14, 2014 — Michael Phelps is coming out of retirement, the first step toward possibly swimming at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The 22-time Olympic medalist will compete for the first time since the 2012 London Games at a meet in Mesa, Ariz., on April