‘Men Between Worlds’: End of Unprecedented Era of Adrian, Ervin, Lochte, Grevers, Jones and Phelps It appears to be the end of an era in men’s swimming in the United States. It was known as the “Phelps Era” for so long, but the era was so much more — it was a Golden Era in men’s swimming. The past week, we have seen the farewell — at least on the main stage — of Ryan Lochte, Matt Grevers and Anthony Ervin. Meanwhile, Nathan Adrian finished third in the 50 free to just miss a spot in Tokyo — and could still hold onto that mainstage speed a bit longer. |