What they say

In London I spent the final night of racing watching Michael Phelps swim his "last race". Today, I did the exact same in Rio. What an honour.     -Cameron Mcevoy

It's not even once in a generation -- it may be once in 10 generations that someone like Michael comes along.    -Bob Bowman, Phelps' Coach

I imagine Phelps now walking along Ipanema beach, taking one last look, and then diving in and swimming home.    -Rohan Joshi

Sad to see Phelps forced into retirement by repetitive stress injury from bending down to have medals placed on his neck.    -Jesse Spector

You have given America four incredible Olympic games, Michael Phelps. You do whatever you want to with your life now. It's your time.    -Peter King