Is Michael Phelps Dating Aussie Golden Girl Stephanie Rice?

Is there a possibility we can get you to venture over to this story? Yes. You. Stop checking out Leryn Franco’s pictures already. We have news. Since Michael Phelps’ historic run in Beijing, he’s been linked to more girls than a gynocologist. It’s true. Lindsey Lohan was the first to jump on the bandwagon; then fur-hating Amanda Beard was linked to him, but she said “guacala.”; now, Aussie swimmer and gold medalist Stephanie Rice has built up enough speed on the Phelps’ Girl Watch list in the last 24 hours after the two were seen all-smiles and touchy-feely during a press conference yesterday.

When a shirtless Phelps got friendly with Rice at a promotion on Tuesday, it set tongues wagging.
Phelps’ comment was: “I’ve had a lot of water, now it’s just time to relax a bit.”
Aussie swimming insiders said the pair were very close at a party organised by Ian Thorpe on Monday night.
And blogging sites are carrying pictures of Phelps cosying up to a dark-haired woman with comments hinting it is Rice.

Can you imagine the BBQ swimming contest between these two: “Ok, guys. Just a friendly race…”
Now Stephanie Rice linked to Michael Phelps [Herald Sun]
Image [Herald Sun]