Phelps eyes Rio Games return?
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Michael Phelps has rejoined the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s drug testing program in a signal the most decorated Olympian could be considering a return to the swimming pool in time for the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016.
Phelps retired after winning four gold and two silver medals at the 2012 London Olympics to take his career tally to 22, 18 of which were gold. The 28-year-old was tested twice in the quarter ended on September 30, according to data released by USADA. World swimming governing body FINA requires athletes to be tested for a minimum of nine months before competing in sanctioned events. Phelps had repeatedly said before the London Games he would not contemplate a comeback after he retired .
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