RIO DE JANEIRO — In a corner of the Aquatics Center you can find a man who has no interest in seeing Michael Phelps add yet another Olympic gold to his career tally.
His name is Bert Le Clos, and his son Chad will battle Phelps in the 200-meter butterfly on Tuesday night in one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes on the swimming schedule. You might have seen Chad during Monday’s semifinals, goofing around dancing in the ready room, and earning himself a “death stare” from Phelps in the process.
The Le Closes are a fun-loving family and let the world see it In London four years ago, when Chad stunned Phelps to claim victory in the event by a mere five-hundredths of a second.