Michael Phelps Becomes Most Decorated Olympian With 19th Medal...

Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian of all time when he won his 19th medal on Tuesday.

Having drawn level with Larisa Latynina by winning silver in the men’s 200m butterfly early on Tuesday evening, Phelps passed the Soviet gymnast when USA won the 4x200m freestyle relay.

After anchoring the US team to a dominant victory, Phelps now has 15 gold, two silver and two bronze medal from his four Olympic Games.