Phelps coach wades into suit row

American Michael Phelps should stay out of competition until swimming’s governing body sorts out the issue over swimsuits, says his coach Bob Bowman.

Phelps makes golden start in Rome

Michael Phelps makes a winning return to international action as part of USA’s gold medal-winning relay team at the World Championships in Rome.

Phelps wins two titles in first finals since Olympics (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)

US swim star Michael Phelps made a triumphant return Friday in his first finals since the Beijing Olympics, winning the 200-meter freestyle and 100m butterfly at the Charlotte UltraSwim.

Phelps wins in first final since Olympic glory (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)

US swim star Michael Phelps made a triumphant return in his first final since the Beijing Olympics, winning the 200-meter freestyle on Friday at the Charlotte UltraSwim.

Phelps pleased with return to pool (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)

Michael Phelps was pleased with his first swims since winning a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, but the 23-year-old US swim star has got some work ahead of him.

Olympic star Phelps set for five events in return to pool (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

American swim star Michael Phelps is ready to take the plunge again after capturing a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics and suffering a stunning public humiliation.