A quick run-through of Michael Phelps’ day at the Rio Games from a statistical perspective: Phelps’ two gold medals Tuesday gave him 21 golds overall including nine relay golds, both of which are Olympic records. His 14 individual medals — 12 of which are gold — tie Larisa Latynina, a gymnast from the Soviet Union, for the most all time. At age 31, he’s the oldest individual gold medalist in Olympic swimming history. His gold in the 200-meter butterfly was his third in the event. He previously won the 200 fly in 2004 and 2008. He’s the only male swimmer … Continue reading LEGEND : Michael Phelps is BOTH the Oldest Gold Medalist in Swimming History AND Most Accomplished