2008 Beijing Olympics: Swimmers

Access Extended: Michael Phelps Comes To Access

The gold medalist stops by the Access stage just one day after his big night at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Access Extended: Michael Phelps Gets Ready To Host ‘SNL’

Access’ Tony Potts is behind-the-scenes with eight-time Olympic gold medal winner Michael Phelps as he rehearses to host the Sept.13 season premiere of “Saturday Night Live.” Rapper Lil’ Wayne will join as the musical guest.

Olympians On Oprah: Michael Phelps

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps discusses what he thinks meeting Oprah will be like. Plus, he talks about his upcoming appearances on “Saturday Night Live” and “Entourage.”

Access Extended: Michael Phelps’ Quest For Gold, Part II

In part two of our extended interview, Access’ Billy Bush talks with Michael Phelps about bringing the sport of swimming to the masses, American support for the Olympics, and swimming in front of one of his biggest idols, Kobe Bryant.

Olympic Hopeful Dara Torres Returns To The Water At Age 40

Billy Bush interviews Olympic hopeful Dara Torres on the Access Hollywood stage, where she talks about being an inspiration to others and the secrets to staying healthy, looking so good & remaining in top competing shape at the age of 41!

Olympics Behind The Scenes: Dara Torres & Michael Phelps Shower Off

Olympic swimmers Dara Torres and Michael Phelps hit the showers after practicing their backstrokes in the pool at their Bay Area training camp as media and a crowd of spectators watch on.

2008 Beijing Olympics: Is Ryan Lochte An Olympic Sex Symbol?

Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush talks to Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Ryan Lochte and gets the lowdown on his new status as Olympic guy candy. Plus, Ryan explains the significance of his tattoo and his plans for life after the Olympic Games

Access Extended: Olympic Swimmer Eric Shanteau’s Cancer Fight

Despite having been recently diagnosed with testicular cancer, U.S. Olympic hopeful Eric Shanteau is heading to Beijing to compete in the 200-meter breaststroke.

2008 Beijing Olympics: Ryan Lochte Talks Gold Medal

United States swimmer and gold medalist Ryan Lochte talks with Billy Bush about his feelings on winning the gold medal in the 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay and destroying the world record in the process. Plus, for our interview with Olympic medal win

Access Extended: Mama Phelps (August 18, 2008)

Debbie Phelps has been Michael’s rock all along. She raised three children, including the swimming star, on her own. And in a new and very candid interview with Billy Bush, Momma Phelps opens up.