Phelps rules out Rio Olympic comeback
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RIO DE JANEIRO, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Legendary 1 swimmer Michael Phelps has ruled out the possibility of competing at the Rio 2016 Olympics, saying he is "happier" in retirement 2.
Speaking ahead of Monday night's Laureus World Sports Awards in Rio de Janeiro, Phelps said he was relishing 3 the opportunity to dedicate time to other projects.
"I am having fun. I love being retired 4, I can't stress it enough," Phelps said during a swimming event for underprivileged children at the Rocinha slum.
"I am happy, smiling and more relaxed. It's something that I have wanted for a long time and now I'm happy that I can make the most of it."
The 27-year-old admitted he had made the most of his time in Rio by visiting the city's famous beaches.
"This is my second time here and it's very impressive," he said. "I've never seen anything like it. The people here are incredible.
"Yesterday my agent and I decided 5 to go to the beach and it was great to see how everybody seems to be having fan and is so relaxed.
"It's not something you see too often. It's going to be something special for Rio to host the Olympics and the World Cup with this type of spirit."
Phelps announced his retirement after last year's London Olympics, where he won four gold and two silver medals.
He is the most successful Olympic swimmer of all time with 22 medals, including 18 gold.
adj.传奇（中）的，闻名遐迩的；n.传奇（文学）
- Legendary stories are passed down from parents to children.传奇故事是由父母传给孩子们的。
- Odysseus was a legendary Greek hero.奥狄修斯是传说中的希腊英雄。
n.退休，退职
- She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
- I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。
v.欣赏( relish的现在分词 )；从…获得乐趣；渴望
- He ate quietly, relishing his meal. 他安静地吃着，细细品味着食物。 来自辞典例句
- Yes, an iron rampart," he repeated, relishing his phrase. 是的，就是铜墙铁壁，"他很欣赏自己用的这个字眼，又重复了一遍。 来自飘（部分）
adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的
- The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
- Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。
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