Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte in Men's Journal

American swimmer Michael Phelps is back on the cover of Men's Journal this August 2008, but this time with swimming rival Ryan Lochte.

They may be sport rivals but, in real life, they are best buddies, drawing inspirations from each other.

Phelps and Lochte are two of the fastest swimmers in the US and will both compete in the Beijing Olympics next month.

Here are some photos of Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte in the August 2008 issue of Men's Journal: