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Michael Fred Phelps II [5] OLY (born June 30, 1985) [6] is an American former competitive swimmer. He is the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time [7] with a total of 28 medals. [8] .
Jun 5, 2024 · 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 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.
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.
Sep 11, 2020 · By 1999, Phelps had made the U.S. National B Team. He was just 14! At 15, he turned pro, becoming the youngest male swimmer ever to do so. For the next 16 years, Bob Bowman and Michael Phelps traveled the world together competing internationally and eventually became household names.
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.
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,...
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...
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.
Aug 13, 2016 · The world’s greatest swimmer entered the sport hoping to change it forever – and Michael Phelps will leave it after the Rio 2016 Olympics having done just that.
