RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Now that his flag-carrying duties are out of the way, Michael Phelps is eager to get started on his fifth Olympics.
That will likely come Sunday in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay, a title the Americans are gunning to reclaim after getting chased down by the French in 2012.
Phelps' expected debut would be one of the highlights on the second day of swimming at the Rio Games, though he'd have to share the spotlight with Katie Ledecky.
She'll be seeking the first of an expected three individual gold medals, going in as a heavy favorite in the 400 freestyle.