{"id":481331,"date":"2021-07-16T08:02:36","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T15:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=481331"},"modified":"2021-07-16T08:02:36","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T15:02:36","slug":"5-memorable-swim-moments-from-the-rio-olympics-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/5-memorable-swim-moments-from-the-rio-olympics-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Memorable Swim Moments from the Rio Olympics (Videos)"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 Memorable Swim Moments from the Rio Olympics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jessie Tobin<\/em>, Swimming World Intern\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Since the Olympic Games in Tokyo<\/a> are right around the corner, here is a little refresher of some memorable swim moments from the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n

Michael Phelps Retires<\/h3>\n

Of course, we must start off with the GOAT, Michael Phelps<\/strong>. Phelps made his first Olympic appearance in the 2000 Sydney Olympics<\/a> at 15 years old, placing fifth in the 200-meter butterfly. Phelps ended his swim career after the Rio games, where he claimed six more medals – five gold and one silver. Phelps earned his fourth consecutive win in the 200 individual medley and finished off his career with a gold in the 400 medley relay. Another memorable moment from Phelps was his iconic \u201cdeath glare\u201d at rival Chad le Clos<\/strong> in the ready room before the semifinals of the 200 butterfly. With 28 medals, 23 of them gold, Phelps holds the title of being the most decorated Olympian in history.<\/p>\n