Golden touch! Michael Phelps earns his NINETEENTH gold medal for men's 4x100m freestyle relay

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Michael Phelps of USA kisses his gold medal - the 19th he's won during his career - during the medal ceremony for the men's 4x100m freestyle relay final

Team USA's swimming team celebrated a double victory on Sunday after taking home two gold medals.

Michael Phelps won his 19th gold as part of the men's 4x100m freestyle relay team, while Katie Ledecky broke her own world record to win gold in the Women's 400m freestyle.
Phelps, a 22-time Olympic medalist, swam the second leg of the relay for Team USA - despite not competing in any freestyle events at the U.S. trials or in the preliminaries in Rio.
He was cheered on by his girlfriend Nicole Johnson, who was sat with their son Boomer, and Phelps' mom Deborah.
Michael Phelps (center) takes home his 19th gold after winning the men's 4x100m freestyle relay
Johnson and Deborah Phelps yell encouragement at Michael Phelps as he compete in the men's relay

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