The most recent came in September 2014 and prompted his removal from the United States team that competed at last summer’s world championships. Before the United States trials in June, Phelps said he doubted he would take part in the opening ceremony. When Phelps told Lochte about being chosen to carry the flag, Lochte was happy for him, but also a little envious. Adrian, a captain for the men’s swimming team, was assigned to speak in front of American representatives from other sports and make a case for his teammate Michael Phelps to be the United States’ flag-bearer at Friday’s opening ceremony. PhotoRIO DE JANEIRO — The American swimmer Nathan Adrian was stressed out, but for reasons unrelated to having to defend his Olympic 100-meter freestyle crown.

Source: New York Times August 03, 2016 14:03 UTC