China’s divers are looking for another gold medal clean sweep when the world aquatic championships starts on Saturday in Barcelona as the swimming world adjusts to life without pool legend Michael Phelps.
Having quit after London last year, where he collected a record 18th Olympic gold medal, Phelps, 28, will only be a spectator at Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi stadium.
In his wake, the likes of compatriots Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte, Australia’s James Magnussen plus Chinese pair Ye Shiwen and Sun Yang are aiming to tale over Phelps’ mantle. Reported by S.China Morning Post 6 hours ago.
Having quit after London last year, where he collected a record 18th Olympic gold medal, Phelps, 28, will only be a spectator at Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi stadium.
In his wake, the likes of compatriots Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte, Australia’s James Magnussen plus Chinese pair Ye Shiwen and Sun Yang are aiming to tale over Phelps’ mantle. Reported by S.China Morning Post 6 hours ago.