Rio Olympics 2016: USA flag bearer Michael Phelps laments lack of ‘clean sport’

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Michael Phelps is only the second swimmer to carry the USA flag, after Gary Hall in 1976

Swimmer Michael Phelps says he does not believe he has ever participated in a “clean sport” after being chosen to carry the USA flag at the Rio Games.

Phelps, 31, is the most decorated Olympian of all time with 22 medals and the first American male swimmer to qualify for a fifth Games.

“We all want clean sports and everyone on the same playing field,” he said.

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