Michael Phelps’ First Practice In Rio (Photo Vault)

Team USA’s Olympic swimming squad arrived in Rio de Janeiro earlier this week and has already taken to the Olympic Aquatics Stadium for their first practice. Among the stars taking their first splash is 22-time Olympic medalist and newly-minted U.S. Opening Ceremony flag bearerMichael Phelps.

Get a glimpse into his first dip in the Rio pool, as Phelps tackles his 5th consecutive Olympic Games.

courtesy of Rio2016.com

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Michael Phelps & Allison Schmitt, courtesy of Rio2016.com

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ZombieKid
7 years ago

I LIKE TURTLES

ZombieKid
7 years ago

????I LIKE TURTLES????

E GAMBLE
7 years ago

It appears the only way the other swimmers will get any coverage is to stick to Michael like glue. Good job Allison. Lol

John
7 years ago

He isn’t showing his own brand of swimwear. Surprising.

Fly
Reply to  John
7 years ago

Except for his cap and goggles….

AnonCoach
Reply to  John
7 years ago

Yes he is, front of the cap, you can see ot in the first pic

Ooo
Reply to  John
7 years ago

Yes he is?

BaldingEagle
Reply to  John
7 years ago

He’s definitely wearing his goggles and cap, and in the shot of him taking off from the blocks, the MP trademark is visible.

cheatinvlad
Reply to  John
7 years ago

Except for his suit, goggles and cap

Cate
Reply to  John
7 years ago

Yes he is. The MP logo is on his swim brief.

Lp Man
7 years ago

He must workout

NotSoFastSwimmer
7 years ago

His body is so lean and yet extremely well-defined it’s incredible

Jim
Reply to  NotSoFastSwimmer
7 years ago

You can definitely tell his diet has played an important role to where he is right now….literally no fat on him right now!

Zanna
7 years ago

Would love to see pictures of other US swimmers too!

Claveria
Reply to  Zanna
7 years ago

This is idolatry

SwimEagle
Reply to  Zanna
7 years ago

I agree, this is ridiculous. Did Rio2016.com only provide photos of Phelps? Were they unable to photoshop Schmitt out of the photo of the two of them walking together? Was it that impossible to come up with a collection with a few group shots and change the title to “Michael, Ryan, Missy, and Katie join the US squad for their first swim practice in Rio”? You can plug your 4 stars without ignoring the vast majority of the team.

cheatinvlad
Reply to  SwimEagle
7 years ago

I’m sure you’ll see them trickle out more photos. Relax

Cate
Reply to  SwimEagle
7 years ago

The article is titled Michael Phelps first practice session. That is what the article is about.

Cate
Reply to  Zanna
7 years ago

The article is titled Michael Phelps first practice session. …..

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