Has Chad le Clos beats Michael Phelps?
Time Machine: Chad Le Clos upsets Michael Phelps for gold at London 2012. The gold medal win by Le Clos, who nipped Phelps at the wall, was called one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history.
Are Phelps and Le Clos friends?
At the 2012 Olympics, le Clos – then just 20 years old – pulled off a huge upset, nipping Phelps in the 200-meter butterfly by 0.05 seconds. Even though it was Phelps’ first loss in the event in 10 years, the pair became friends as Phelps opted to retire after the London Olympics.
Who tried to intimidate Phelps?
As his South African rival Chad le Clos shadowboxed in front of him, Phelps fixed him with a death stare. This attempt at intimidation was caught by NBC cameras. The 30-second clip went viral on Twitter almost immediately. Phelps said afterwards of the intense stare: “I tried not to really even look at him.
Who was Phelps biggest rival?
1. Ian Crocker. Crocker could be dubbed as Phelps’ first true rival. The two were teammates on the 2000 Olympic team but qualified in different butterfly events, Crocker the 100 and Phelps the 200.
Who is Michael Phelps biggest rival?
Meet Chad le Clos, Michael Phelps’ Biggest Rival At The Olympics
- Chad le Clos will be public enemy No.
- In 2012, le Clos upset Phelps in epic fashion in the 200M butterfly at the Olympics in London.
How old is Michael Phelps?
36 years (June 30, 1985)
Michael Phelps/Age
Michael Phelps is arguably the greatest Olympian of all time by sheer number of Olympic medals won. His 28 medals spanning five Games is unrivaled, and no other Olympic athlete comes close to his 23 gold medals. The 36-year-old Baltimore native is built for swimming.
What did Michael Phelps do to Chad le Clos?
One of the best moments of the 2016 Rio Olympic games came Monday night, when Michael Phelps put a Darth Maul death stare on South African rival Chad le Clos. It became an instant Internet meme, with people tweeting out their best #PhelpsFace jokes, poking fun at the look of pure concentration on Phelps’ face as Le Clos shadow boxed around him.
What was the rivalry between Phelps and Le Clos?
But, the rivalry between the two has a deep history, going all the way back to the 2012 Olympics, when Le Clos defeated Phelps for the gold in the 200m butterfly. The two were friendly leading up the London games, and Le Clos often said Phelps was “an inspiration.”
When did Chad le Clos win his first gold?
Full highlights from the Aquatics Centre in London as South Africa’s Chad Le Clos defeats Michael Phelps at the last to win Gold in the Men’s 200m Butterfly Final on 31 July 2012. Swimming has featured on the programme of all editions of the Games since 1896. The very first Olympic events were freestyle (crawl) or breaststroke.
Where is Michael Phelps going when he retires?
Now, with Phelps retired, the South African has to find new inspiration at the world championships, where the traditional pool events begin Sunday….when the worlds end, Phelps will be getting back in the water with Le Clos. Not to race, though. Phelps is heading down to South Africa to go shark-cage diving with Le Clos.
