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He is the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time [7] with a total of 28 medals. [8] Phelps also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (23), [9] Olympic gold medals in individual events (13), and Olympic medals in individual events (16). [10]
3 days ago · Michael Phelps, American swimmer, who was the most-decorated athlete in Olympic history with 28 medals, which included a record 23 gold. At the 2008 Games in Beijing, he became the first athlete to win eight gold medals at a single Olympics.
Michael Phelps, arguably the best swimmer in history, is regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, not just due to his record-breaking feats, but also due to the longevity of his career. Born on June 30, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland, Phelps took to swimming at the age of seven.
Michael Phelps is arguably the greatest Olympian ever. Some might argue that Usain Bolt, Carl Lewis or Nadia Comaneci have a claim. But for sheer numbers of medals claimed, there is a clear, hands-down winner: Michael Phelps.
Jul 22, 2021 · Michael Phelps is arguably the greatest Olympian of all time by sheer number of Olympic medals won. His 28 medals spanning five Games is unrivaled, and no other Olympic...
Michael Phelps stands as the most decorated Olympian in history with 28 gold medals, the highest number of gold medals in individual Olympic events, representing the United States throughout his swimming career.
When American swimmer Michael Phelps, age 23, won his eighth gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing—breaking the record for most golds garnered at a single Games, set by another U.S. swimmer, Mark Spitz, at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich—the feat was hailed as one of the greatest.
Jan 19, 2024 · Michael Phelps is widely regarded as the greatest athlete to ever compete in the Olympics, and his jaw-dropping accomplishments quickly make the case. Phelps has won 28 Olympic medals,...
Jul 29, 2020 · The relationship between the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and its most decorated Olympian, Michael Phelps, has been rocky for years. The more Phelps won, and did he ever win,...
Michael Phelps’ performances at the 2004-16 Olympics have brought him strong consideration as the greatest ever Olympian. He has surpassed the records of Mark Spitz and Johnny Weissmuller and is considered the greatest swimmer ever.
