Phelps ties 2,168-year-old Olympic record
With his win in the Rio Olympics men's 200-metre butterfly event on Tuesday, American swimmer Michael Phelps won his 12th individual Olympic medal, equalling a 2,168-year old record set by late sprinter Leonidas of Rhodes. Reportedly, Leonidas won the stadion, diaulos and hoplite races at four Ancient Olympic Games from 164 BC to 152 BC for his 12 individual titles.