Just when it seems like there’s nothing left for Michael Phelps to accomplish, he goes and pops a mini-miracle.
That’s what the final lap of his victory in the 200-meter individual medley looked like Thursday night, as the 31-year-old left the impression that it’s possible his swimming talents know no ceiling.
Yes, there’s plenty of new math to add to his Olympic legacy. He became the first swimmer to capture the same event in four consecutive Olympics, and his fourth gold at the Rio Games pushed his career totals to 22 golds and 26 medals.