Michael Phelps

The most decorated Olympian of all time has just earned another $100,000 in winnings from a recent trip to the poker table after a successful weekend in Las Vegas.

In posing for Louis Vuitton campaign images that surfaced on August 13, 2012, Michael Phelps may be stripped of his medals, four gold and two silver, awarded during the London 2012 Games.

Megan, an aspiring Los Angeles-based model and actress, 'lapped' up the attention in her skimpy two-piece and made a splash of her own at the beach in Santa Monica.

The swimming sensation, 27, has already wagered thousands on poker games in recent years - but now friends reportedly fear he will bet 'millions more'.

After 18 gold medals and being named the greatest Olympian of all time, Phelps flew off to the white sand beaches of the Maldives to lounge around with his closest friends.

Phelps will work on his golf handicap under the watchful eye of Tiger Woods' former coach Hank Haney just weeks after hanging up his swimming goggles for the final time.

I know we're getting desperate for success, but isn't this taking things a bit far? Look who new England manager Roy Hodgson is tapping up now.

New photographs of Megan Roesee paint a picture of a young woman enjoying the high life and globe-trotting in private jets.

Michael Phelps and girlfriend Megan Rossee were photographed leaving a London club after partying Saturday night and the Olympian was proudly displaying his medals.

Michael Phelps, 27, has reportedly been dating Los Angeles-based actress and model Megan Rossee since January this year.

Ryan Lochte (left), eleven-time Olympic champion, was seen piling into a taxi with teammate Cullen Jones (right) and two women after partying at London's Chinawhite nightclub.

Michael Phelps is not done with high-achieving even if his career as an Olympic athlete is over. The American's indefatigability brought him 18 Olympic gold medals.

An era of unprecedented sporting domination came to an end at the London Olympics today, with a stunning victory for Michael Phelps in his last competitive race.

Michael Phelps brought to an end an unparalleled career as he bowed out of the Olympics with 18 gold medals and 22 overall. The 27-year-old started his Olympic career at Sydney 12 years ago.

Michael Phelps won the 17th Olympic gold medal of his career, and his 21st overall, when he produced a majestic performance in the 100m butterfly.

Michael Phelps swam the last solo race of his Olympic career with yet another win, as the U.S. picked up three gold medals in a grueling and hard-fought 13 minutes at the London Aquatic Centre

The 27-year-old Bullet of Baltimore will suit up for his final solo race today; Phelps has made it no secret that the Olympic games in London will be the last of his career.

In the last clash of the swimming titans in London, Michael Phelps showed how he's the greatest Olympian of all time as he and boosted his medal count to 20 in his final race against rival Ryan Lochte.

Michael Phelps cemented his greatness by winning a 20th Olympic medal with gold in the 200m individual medley on Thursday night. Phelps beat his great rival Ryan Lochte in an exciting final.

While the networks try to woo Michael Phelps - who says he will retire after the London Olympics - there is only one thing on the swimming champ's mind: His final race today with rival Ryan Lochte.

The record winning 19 Olympic medal star is set to make a loss on the three bedroom, two and a half bathroom apartment in Fells Point, Balitmore, after buying it back in 2007 for $1.7million.

He may be the most decorated Olympian of all time, but Michael Phelps' domination in the pool does not make him the greatest, according to London Olympics boss Lord Sebastian Coe, pictured.

Michael Phelps, the most successful Olympian of all time, has been personally congratulated by USA president Barack Obama.

Model and skateboarder joined Phelps' family at the Aquatic Centre.

Doctor Chen Zhanghao, who led China's medical staff at four previous Olympic games, said he believed Phelps, who yesterday became the greatest-ever Olympian, had used performance-enhancing drugs... but had no evidence.

Athletes including Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and swimmer Elizabeth Beisel each sport tattoos of the five Olympic rings on their bodies.

Michael Phelps, who has been swimming since the age of 7, took his 19th medal today to become the most decorated Olympian of all time.

Just when it seemed the Baltimore Bullet was in danger of becoming the silver bullet, Michael Phelps won one more gold medal to become the greatest Olympian in history.

This year's athletes are looking hotter than ever, proving that even if you’re not a sports fan, there’s plenty to get excited about during the games.

Michael Phelps, who has been swimming since the age of 7, told CNN’s Piers Morgan that the London Games will be his fourth and final Olympics.

Few could forget the incredible performance of Michael Phelps, pictured, in Beijing, but is the Olympic swimming legend being pushed out of favour by Ryan Lochte in London?

The U.S. 4x100-meter freestyle relay team included both gold medallist Ryan Lochte and Olympic legend Michael Phelps, but the intimidating line-up ended up winning the silver medal with a time of 3:10.38.

The network showed the dramatic men's 400 meter individual medley during prime time -- though it led its evening newscast with the results of the event before American TV viewers ever got a chance to see it.

The wins put the country in third place - nipping at the heels of Italy in second place and China, which is leading with four gold medals and two bronze.

U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte rocketed to victory in the 400m individual medley, leaving his competitors - including famed gold medal winner Michael Phelps - in his wake.

Defending champion Michael Phelps only just scraped through to the 400 metres individual medley on the first morning of Olympic competition as Brits Roberto Pavoni and Joe Roebuck failed to make it through.

Flipping a 60-stone tyre that stands five feet tall might not be the most orthodox approach to preparing for battle with Michael Phelps.

Michael Phelps arrived in London for the 2012 Games on Wednesday insisting he wants to leave as the most decorated Olympian in history.

It's going to be one of the great rivalries at London 2012 - and to add extra edge it is purely a domestic one.

The record-breaking Olympic medalist obtains his strong physique the hard way with a calorific diet including three fried-egg sandwiches for breakfast.

Olympics swimming star opens up to Sportsmail in our regular Q&A feature ahead of his quest for medals.

The American swimmer went shirtless to pose for Details magazine's latest issue and even appears on the cover.

Michael Phelps won the US Olympic trials 100 metres butterfly in a world-leading swim of 51.14sec and will now try to win seven golds in London. Phelps has dropped the 200m freestyle from his schedule.

Michael Phelps secured another win at the United States Olympic trials to earn another shot at eight golds in London. Phelps won the 100-metre butterfly in a world-leading time of 51.14 seconds.

Michael Phelps kept up his 100 per cent qualification rate by winning 200-metre butterfly at the United States Olympic trials.

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte provided a mouthwatering preview of the London Olympics when they engaged in an epic duel at the US swimming trials.

Ryan Lochte saw off rival Michael Phelps to claim first place in the 400-metre individual medley at the United States Olympic trials. Both men booked places at London 2012.

Lochte, 27, came first in the 400-metre individual medley at the trials in Omaha, Nebraska, and came away with the psychological advantage over Phelps (pictured).

The facial hair combined with his untamed brown locks and purple and black striped swimming trunks left the sportsman looking less than his best.

The clue may have been that they spent New Year's Eve on separate sides of the country. Now it has emerged that Olympic swimming champ Michael Phelps may have split from his longtime girlfriend, Nicole Johnson. The former Miss California celebrated the New Year in California, while Michael, 26, was spotted partying in New York with friends.

The U.S. Olympic champion was bitterly opposed to Speedo's LZR Racer swimsuit, which was banned following controversy at the World Championships in 2009.

Michael Phelps is eagerly anticipating a showdown with Ian Thorpe at next year's London Olympics, should the Australian choose to race the 200 metres freestyle.

Michael Phelps eased to a comfortable win in the 100 metres butterfly at the swimming World Championships. It was Phelps' third gold medal in Shanghai.

Ryan Lochte edged Phelps for gold in the 200metre individual medley at the World Championships, setting the first world record since high-tech bodysuits were banned at the start of last year.

Ryan Lochte's name rings out all the way to London after he stripped away a fraction of Michael Phelps’s luminous aura at the World Championships.

Olympic legend Michael Phelps was sensationally beaten into second place in the men's 200m freestyle at the world swimming championships in Shanghai.

Michael Phelps qualified fifth fastest on Monday for the 200 metres freestyle final at the world swimming championships.

Michael Phelps, bearded and cap pulled down, arrived in Shanghai with the intention of finally showing his best face to the world again.

Two Miss California beauty queens, a Vegas cocktail waitress and a socialite have all been pictured with the 26-year-old athlete.