Phelps not even best on american team

[4Ethan]

The man who helped turn Michael Phelps into the greatest swimmer in Olympic history no longer thinks the 16-time gold medalist is even the top swimmer on the U.S. swim team.

Bob Bowman, Phelps' coach for the past 15 years, recently said that Phelps' American teammate Ryan Lochte is the world's best swimmer thanks, in part, to a stellar performance at this summer's Pan Pacific Championships in which Lochte beats Phelps in two head-to-head races and won six gold medals to Phelps' five.

"Obviously, Ryan Lochte is the best swimmer in the world this year. No question," Bowman said. "That will be a huge challenge for Michael going forward, hopefully a motivator."

 

 

 

 

 

this is shocking and kinda funny im kinda thinking the bong mita slowed him down a lil bit anyone agree?

[4Nichole]

Well i bet he is not that happy!!

[3Whitney]

I have never heard on Ryan Lochte. But it sucks for phelps that he is losing his titles. Oh! and the bong thing i dont know if that was an effect or not but if it was hopefully he learned his lesson.

[3chelsea]

Is Ryan Lochte younger than Michael Phelps? That could have something to do with it.

[6Dustin]

I'll admit Phelps is good, but not the greatest. After that picture of him smoking a bong has really made me not like him.

[3ChRiS]

I think that phelps is no longer the best swimmer in the world and I know that for a fact because it's me!

[8TaylorS]

im excited to see if this kid can top 16 gold medals.

[4Dena]

That's what you get for smoking pot. Where did this Lochte guy even come from? Why did he just have a random spurt of awesomeness now? I'm sure Phelps will just accept the challenge and try to make himself better than this guy. He doesn't seem like the type to give up easily.

[5Caleb]

wow that guy must be really good if hes better than phelps

[3abby]

This is terrible! but good for the other swimmers too, everyone should have a chance at gold metals, i mean really where do you keep 16 gold metals?!

[8Madison]

In my opinion Lochte really isn't a much greater swimmer than Phelps, a few bad races does not condemn him of being a bad swimmer, he'll bounce back into things