What did Michael Phelps won in 2012 Olympics?

What did Michael Phelps won in 2012 Olympics?

gold
The American swimmer won his first gold at the 2012 Olympics in the 4x200m freestyle relay and followed it up with another in the 200-metre individual medley, beating compatriot Ryan Lochte.

What stroke does Michael Phelps do?

butterfly
Michael Phelps’s signature stroke is butterfly. In order to defeat Lochte, Phelps will need his fly to propel him to a big lead in the 400-meter individual medley. Butterfly is the first leg of the race, followed by backstroke—Lochte’s best stroke. Phelps holds world records in the 100-meter and 200-meter butterfly.

Who beat Phelps in 2012?

Le Clos
The gold medal win by Le Clos, who nipped Phelps at the wall, was called one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history. The American was going for his third consecutive Olympic gold in the 200m butterfly, something no male swimmer had done previously. He was also seeking a 15th Olympic gold.

What did Michael Phelps win in London 2012?

Please try again later. Michael Phelps wins yet another Olympic gold medal in the men’s 200m individual medley at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2 August). Phelps compatriot Ryan Lochte won the silver medal in the event with Hungarian Laszlo Cseh winning bronze. Swimming has featured on the programme of all editions of the Games since 1896.

When did Michael Phelps win his first gold medal?

Full event replay of Michael Phelps winning his gold medal in the 100m Butterfly at the London 2012 Olympic Games (3 August 2012). Phelps was followed by a joint silver place to both Chad le Clos (South Africa) and Evgeny Korotyshkin (Russian Fed.). Swimming has featured on the programme of all editions of the Games since 1896.

When did Michael Phelps start swimming in the Olympics?

Phelps was followed by a joint silver place to both Chad le Clos (South Africa) and Evgeny Korotyshkin (Russian Fed.). Swimming has featured on the programme of all editions of the Games since 1896. The very first Olympic events were freestyle (crawl) or breaststroke. Backstroke was added in 1904.