Charlotte Grand Prix Photo Vault #3 – Michael Phelps first comeback win and more

The buzz on deck last night, as expected, came during the final of the men’s 100 fly – the crowd erupted as Michael Phelps led the finalist out of the ready room onto the deck of the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center.  But that wasn’t all that was happening of course and we’ve been psyched to have sports photographer Mike Lewis on deck to capture the excitement through his camera.

Michael Phelps walks on deck and gets the crowd pumped (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Michael Phelps walks on deck and gets the crowd pumped (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

 

Katinka Hosszu was dominate in the 200 (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Katinka Hosszu was dominate in the 200 (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

 

 

Rowdy Gaines chats it up with Tyler Clary before the start of finals (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Rowdy Gaines chats it up with Tyler Clary before the start of finals (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Matt McLean in the 200 free finals (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Matt McLean in the 200 free finals (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

 

It's still fun to win.  Michael Phelps in the post race interview (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

It’s still fun to win. Michael Phelps in the post race interview (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Michael Andrew was all smiles as he made the A final in the 50 backstroke (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Michael Andrew was all smiles as he made the A final in the 50 backstroke (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Anthony Ervin gets sage advice from Coach Jack Roach (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Anthony Ervin gets sage advice from Coach Jack Roach (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Michael Phelps Charlotte GP by Mike Lewis (1 of 1)-15

Michael Phelps takes the first victory of his comeback in the 100 fly (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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About Gold Medal Mel Stewart

Gold Medal Mel Stewart

MEL STEWART Jr., aka Gold Medal Mel, won three Olympic medals at the 1992 Olympic Games. Mel's best event was the 200 butterfly. He is a former World, American, and NCAA Record holder in the 200 butterfly. As a writer/producer and sports columnist, Mel has contributed to Yahoo Sports, Universal Sports, …

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