Olympics
Watch out, Ryan Reynolds! Ryan Lochte has a crush on your girl, Blake Lively. The Olympic swimmer revealed his affection for the actress during an interview with Piers Morgan.
“If I could take you to a desert island… and you could choose one famous woman to spend the rest of your life with, who would you take, right now?” Piers asked.
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte had some explaining to do after his mother told the press that he only has time for one-night stands. Say what?!
During a Thursday interview with “Today,” Ryan’s mom, Ike, tried to explain that her son is too busy for a serious girlfriend.Gymnast Gabby Douglas, 16, could be looking at a $90-million windfall following her big win at the Summer Olympics.
Gabby, the first African-American woman to win the all-around gymnastics gold, already has a deal with Procter & Gamble. Industry experts predict up to 30 additional contracts over the next decade at more than $2.4 million a pop, says the New York Post.Here are some fun facts about McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross, Gabrielle Douglas and fan favorite Jordyn Wieber!
Just because you’re an Olympic gold medalist, doesn’t mean you’re immune to Bieber Fever. Swimmer Missy Franklin and gymnast Jordyn Wieber came down with the teen malady this week in London.
When Bieber heard that Franklin, who took home the gold for the 100M backstroke, was a mega-Belieber, he tweeted, "heard @FranklinMissy is a fan of mine. now im a fan of hers too. CONGRATS on winning GOLD! #muchlove."Swimmer Michael Phelps set an Olympic record by winning his 19th lifetime gold medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics, surpassing the record of Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina to become the most decorated Olympian of all time.
The swimming powerhouse has won 15 gold medals, two silver and two bronzes over the last two summer Olympics.Joining Phelps in the gold medal circle was the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team, which beat Russia in the finals with a breathtaking floorshow.
Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin is making waves in London. She’s just 17 and managed to win a gold medial in her first individual event, the 100m backstroke. Oh, and she set a new American record with a speed of 58.33.
It gets better! Missy set the record just minutes after she finished her 200m qualifying round. Meaning, she swam four lengths of the pool before competing for gold in the 100m.Franklin is an overnight Olympics sensation. Here are a few things about the medalist.
“Extra” caught up with the pair to chat about their chances at gold, twin power and Pippa Middleton. Watch the video!

























