*Michael Phelps has rejoined the US Anti-Doping Agencys drug testing programme in a signal the most decorated Olympian could be considering a return to the swimming pool in time for the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016.
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Phelps retired after winning four gold and two silver medals at the 2012 London Olympics to take his career tally to 22, 18 of which were gold.
The 28-year-old was tested twice in the quarter ended Sept 30, according to data released by USADA. World swimming governing body FINA requires athletes to be tested for a minimum of nine months before competing in sanctioned events.
Phelps coach Bob Bowman downplayed any suggestions the American was considering a return to compete at what would be his fifth Olympics in Rio. "Its premature to say that," Bowman told USA TODAY Sports on Thursday. "What were doing is kind of letting him have his options.
"He came back this fall and started to do some training with the group, mainly just to get in shape. He just felt like he was not fit. He wasnt." Reported by Deccan Herald 2 days ago.
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Phelps retired after winning four gold and two silver medals at the 2012 London Olympics to take his career tally to 22, 18 of which were gold.
The 28-year-old was tested twice in the quarter ended Sept 30, according to data released by USADA. World swimming governing body FINA requires athletes to be tested for a minimum of nine months before competing in sanctioned events.
Phelps coach Bob Bowman downplayed any suggestions the American was considering a return to compete at what would be his fifth Olympics in Rio. "Its premature to say that," Bowman told USA TODAY Sports on Thursday. "What were doing is kind of letting him have his options.
"He came back this fall and started to do some training with the group, mainly just to get in shape. He just felt like he was not fit. He wasnt." Reported by Deccan Herald 2 days ago.
