American swimming legend Michael Phelps created history when he claimed his 19th Olympic gold medal on Sunday when the USA won the 4x100m freestyle relay at the Rio Olympics.
<img title="Michael Phelps kisses his gold medal." src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/phelps1.jpg" alt="Michael Phelps kisses his gold medal." /> Michael Phelps kisses his gold medal. Pic/ AFP The 31-year-old swam the second leg for Team USA and produced a stunning performance to inspire his team to victory.
<img title="Michael Phelps (L) and USA's Caeleb Dressel celebrate after team USA won" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/phelps2.jpg" alt="Michael Phelps (L) and USA's Caeleb Dressel celebrate after team USA won" /> Michael Phelps (L) and USA's Caeleb Dressel celebrate after team USA won. Pic/ AFP Phelps now has 23 Olympic medals that includes 19 golds, 2 silvers and 2 bronzes. Defending champions France won the silver, with Australia third in the 4x100m freestyle relay.
<img title="Michael Phelps prepares to compete in the Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay Final" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/phelps3.jpg" alt="Michael Phelps prepares to compete in the Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay Final" /> Michael Phelps prepares to compete in the Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay Final. Pic/ AFP His girlfriend Nicole Johnson and son Boomer cheered him on as he achieved the record feat.

American swimming legend Michael Phelps created history when he claimed his 19th Olympic gold medal on Sunday when the USA won the 4x100m freestyle relay at the Rio Olympics

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American swimming legend Michael Phelps created history when he claimed his 19th Olympic gold medal on Sunday when the USA won the 4x100m freestyle relay at the Rio Olympics

Rio 2016: Michael Phelps wins 19th Olympic gold as records tumble in pool

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