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United States' Michael Phelps, left, jokes with his teammate James Feigen during a swimming training session prior to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Michael Phelps will be flag bearer for Team USA in Rio Olympics

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times

Michael Phelps gestures after winning the men's 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Omaha, Neb. Phelps qualified for his fifth Summer Games. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin lock up trips to Olympics

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps speaks with reporters after he walked out of a courthouse where he pleaded guilty to drunken driving, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Baltimore. He was sentenced to a year in prison for the Sept. 30 arrest, but the prison sentence is suspended. He must be on probation for a year and a half.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Michael Phelps pleads guilty to drunken driving; prison sentence suspended

By Juliet Linderman - Associated Press

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps walks into a courthouse for a trial on drunken driving and other charges, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Baltimore. Documents show that the 29-year-old was leaving Baltimore's Horseshoe Casino Sept. 30 when he was pulled over for speeding and crossing the double yellow line on a highway. Police say Phelps registered a .14 per cent on a blood-alcohol test. The legal limit to drive is .08 per cent in Maryland. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Michael Phelps gets probation after second DUI conviction

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. points into the crowd after she set a new world record in her women's 1500m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. Ledecky won the race setting a new world record of 15 minutes, 28.36 seconds.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Katie Ledecky star of show at USA Swimming awards banquet

By Rachel Cohen - Associated Press

Transit police in Maryland say they stopped the 29-year-old Michael Phelps at the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Michael Phelps banned without pay for 6 months by USA Swimming

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2014, file photo, Michael Phelps looks on after finishing seventh in the men's 100 meter freestyle final at the U.S. National Championships swimming competition in Irvine, Calif. Authorities say Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has been arrested on a DUI charge in Maryland. Transit police say they stopped the 29-year-old Phelps at the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Michael Phelps breaks from swimming to ‘attend a program’ after DUI arrest

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Transit police in Maryland say they stopped the 29-year-old Michael Phelps at the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Michael Phelps had .14 blood alcohol level when stopped by police

By Juliet Linderman - Associated Press

Transit police in Maryland say they stopped the 29-year-old Michael Phelps at the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Michael Phelps ‘deeply sorry’ for second DUI arrest

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Michael Phelps of the U.S. swims butterfly during his men's 200m individual medley at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) ** FILE **

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps arrested on DUI charge in Maryland

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. smiles after she set a new world record in her women's 1500m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. Ledecky won the race setting a new world record of 15 minutes, 28.36 seconds.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Katie Ledecky ready for a break after starring at Pan Pacifics

By John Pye - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. points into the crowd after she set a new world record in her women's 1500m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. Ledecky won the race setting a new world record of 15 minutes, 28.36 seconds.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Katie Ledecky completes Pan Pacs sweep with 1,500 world record

By John Pye - Associated Press

Michael Phelps of the U.S. swims in his men's 100m butterfly heat at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Phelps wins gold, Ledecky breaks 400 world record

By John Pye - Associated Press

Michael Phelps of the U.S. leans on a lane rope after his men's 100m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. Cameron McEvoy of Australia won the race ahead of Nathan Adrian in second and James Magnussen of Australia in third. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky lead U.S. to relay golds

By John Pye - Associated Press

Michael Phelps competes in the men's 100-meter butterfly on his way to a first-place finish at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Michael Phelps comeback continues with win over Ryan Lochte

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Michael Phelps, left, laughs with Ryan Lochte, right, before they compete against each other in the men's 100-meter backstroke at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Athens, Ga. Phelps won the event and Lochte took second place. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Michael Phelps edges Ryan Lochte again as comeback rolls on

Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MAY 24-25 - FILE - In this July 31, 2013 file photo, Ryan Lochte rests on a lane marker after finishing a Men's 200m individual medley heat at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

For Ryan Lochte, signs of change all around

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Appeals court: Students can sue over school attack

Associated Press

Michael Phelps dives in at the start of the 100-meter butterfly at the Arena Grand Prix swim meet in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, May 16, 2014. Phelps won the race. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Phelps’ comeback plans starting to come into focus

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press