Michael Phelps is known to spin some Eminem in his pre-race playlist. Perhaps that's what he was listening to Monday when cameras caught him glaring at his rival, South African swimmer Chad Le Clos, as the two prepared for a qualifier in Rio.
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Phelps has said he listens to a combination of Eminem, Young Jeezy, and Eric Church to get his mind right before races.
Maybe he was "losing himself" in the music and the moment when Phelps shot a deadly look at Le Clos as he shadowboxed while Phelps sat.
Watch the video here.
The #phelpsface photo set the internet ablaze with a plethora of memes and jokes about the look.
When you just got paid, but have to pay rent/bills #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/ZA5HnteErB
— Miishii 🇪🇨🇵🇪🇯🇵 (@La_Miishiii) August 9, 2016
So that's what Phelps was mad about.. 😂https://t.co/h9wGSt2PDX
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 9, 2016
When commentators give credit to the Olympian's husband instead of the *actual* Olympian for her win. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/ihYAPa9l8h
— Upworthy (@Upworthy) August 9, 2016
When another cashier opens and says "I can help the next person in line" & someone behind you goes over #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/KNEGuRDKnm
— Andrew Hunt (@AndrewHunt311) August 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/max_read/status/762840005467185152
https://twitter.com/kennethcbarnes1/status/763029451680677888
When the priest stops hearing confessions right before it's your turn #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/i7ceoI3bcl
— Sr. Miriam James (@onegroovynun) August 9, 2016
When you're trying watch a 5 second video, but have to watch a 30 second ad first #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/6GDQSMFt8V
— Phony Grossi (@PhonyGrossi) August 9, 2016
When your mom won't let you have any fruit snacks. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/k2E33oslu9
— Sam Carter (@sgcarter1804) August 9, 2016
When you forget to check and yep you're out of toilet paper.#PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/iNqyK37zGx
— Dean (@ProV1_iron) August 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/danieldovel/status/763029518072352769
When the people in front of you keep talking during the movie. #PhelpsFace pic.twitter.com/hZ288dGYao
— Mike (@MRob1980) August 9, 2016
It looks like that mean mug is part of Phelps' DNA; his son, Boomer, has inherited it, too.
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In 2012, Le Clos handed Phelps his first international loss in a decade. Despite that defeat, the two were cordial enough outside of the pool to go on a shark cage diving trip in 2013.
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The two face off Tuesday night in the 200M butterfly.
