Washington Post - Michael Phelps historical timeline from beginning to end

It all started with a bang in 2000 when he placed 5th in the 200-fly at the Sydney games. Then it got better after that...

Jumping to 2012 in the time line at the Washington Post:

2012 — Claims four gold medals and two silvers at the London Olympics, which he says will be his final swim meet. Phelps retires with myriad Olympic records, including twice as many golds as anyone else (18) and 22 medals overall, four more than anyone else in any sport. 

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