Michael Phelps: The Lord of the Olympic pool

Michael Phelps and teammate Ryan Lochte arrive for the final of the men's 4x200-metre freestyle. (AP photo)

Published on: Aug 10, 2016 11:12 AM IST

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Michael Phelps and teammate Ryan Lochte arrive for the final of the men's 4x200-metre freestyle. (AP photo)

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Townley Haas, Ryan Lochte and Conor congratulate Michael Phelps after he anchored USA to the gold medal in the 4x200-metre freestyle final . (AP photo)

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He is human guys! Phelps reacts after winning his 20th Olympic gold medal. (REUTERS photo)

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Phelps celebrates after completing the men's 4x200-metre freestyle relay final win. (AP Photo)

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Group hug after the win. Townley Haas (partially hidden), Michael Phelps (back to camera), Ryan Lochte and Conor Dwyer celebrate the 4x200 freestlye win. (AP photo)

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The customary team pose at the victory ceremony. (REUTERS photo)

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Game face on! Phelps arrives for the final of the men's 200-metre butterfly final. (AP photo)

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Phelps steps up to his block before the men's 200m butterfly final. (NYT photo)

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Phelps wasn’t the fastest off the block in the 200m butterfly final but shot into the lead after the first turn. (NYT photo)

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South Africa's Chad Le Clos (top), the 2012 Olympic champion, tries to catch Phelps. (AP Photo)

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Phelps reacts after wresting the men's 200-metre butterfly gold from Le Clos, who had outshone the American in London four years ago. (AP photo)

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Celebrations continue even after exiting the pool. (REUTERS PHOTO)

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Phelps celebrates with his son Boomer and fiancee Nicole Johnson and mother Debbie after the victory ceremony. (REUTERS photo)

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Phelps celebrates on the podium. . (REUTERS photo)