Editor's note: This story was originally published on Aug. 4, 2024.
A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives.
On Aug. 4, 2012, swimming in what was hailed as the final race of his Olympic career, Michael Phelps helped the U.S. men's 4x100-meter medley relay team claim the gold medal at London's aquatic center.
It was the 18th gold medal of Phelps' record-setting Olympic career. He left the London 2012 Games with 22 Olympic medals overall.
But it turned out he wasn't done.
#phelps
A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives.
On Aug. 4, 2012, swimming in what was hailed as the final race of his Olympic career, Michael Phelps helped the U.S. men's 4x100-meter medley relay team claim the gold medal at London's aquatic center.
It was the 18th gold medal of Phelps' record-setting Olympic career. He left the London 2012 Games with 22 Olympic medals overall.
But it turned out he wasn't done.
#phelps
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