Michael Phelps to participate in one more Olympics

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Baku. 16 April. REPORT.AZ/ 18-time Olympic gold medalist of USA Swimming Michael Phelps announced his intention to participate at the Summer Olympic Games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.

Report informs, 30-year-old athlete said he is looking forward to next year.

"I do not think it is very difficult to realize my return to the sport", - said Phelps.In the case of participation in competition, it will be the fifth Olympics in a career of athlete.

Michael Phelps - the only athlete in the history of the sport, who managed to beat the absolute record for number of wins (22).

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