Rio 2016: Michael Phelps extends his tally to 21 Olympic golds

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Phelps wins stunning 20th Olympic gold

Record-breaking Michael Phelps extended his tally to 21 Olympic gold medals as he won individual and team titles on day four at Rio 2016.

The American, 31, comprehensively beat defending champion Chad le Clos in the 200m butterfly.

The most decorated Olympian of all time then helped the US win the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay by a wide margin.

British quartet Stephen Milne, Duncan Scott, Dan Wallace and James Guy won the silver medal.

Phelps began the evening by avenging 24-year-old Le Clos’ victory over him at London 2012.

He cruised to victory in one minute 53.36 seconds as the South African only managed to finish fourth.

Japan’s Masato Sakai and …

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