Michael Phelps

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“If you want to be the best, you have to do things other people aren’t willing to do.”

2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Five Prelims Preview

Full Name:	Michael Phelps
Nickname(s):	The Baltimore Bullet, Mr. Swimming, GOAT
Born:	June 30th, 1985
	Towson, Maryland, USA
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Retired

Michael Fred Phelps II is known principally as the most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 28 Olympic medals, 23 of them gold, spanning over four Olympic Games. He has actually competed at five Olympics; however, he did not medal at his first Games in Sydney, Australia. He is recognized for his formidable butterfly, though he also specializes in individual medleys and the 100 and 200-meter freestyle. At 31-years-old, Phelps retired from swimming as the greatest of all-time. His retirement came just days after finishing his fifth Olympics with five golds and a silver medal. In the beginning Michael Phelps was born in Towson, Maryland on June 30, 1985 to Fred and Debbie Phelps. While following in the wake of his two older sisters, Whitney and Hilary, a young Phelps was initially fearful of putting his face in the water. However, he overcame this discomfort and, in 1996, was inspired by the performances of Tom Malchow and Tom Dolan during the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Shortly thereafter, he joined the North Baltimore Athletic Club, where he met Bob Bowman, the coach who would see him through the highs and lows of the rest of his career. 2000 Olympic Games Though Phelps struggled in school …

2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Five Prelims Preview

Simone Manuel was out like a rocket in the 200 free final, so we know the speed is there. Is it finally time to see a flat start sub-53 for the American women?

2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Four Finals Live Recap

Phelps is the top seed and heavy favorite in the 200m butterfly and will be looking to qualify for his fifth Olympic team, something only one other American swimmer (Dara Torres) has done during their career.

2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Day Four Finals Photo Vault

All photos courtesy Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com.

Michael Phelps on making his 5th Olympic team (Video)

Michael Phelps will be heading to his fifth Olympic Games after a first place finish in the 200m butterfly.

Watch: Michael Phelps Post 200 Fly Press Conference

Five-time Olympian Michael Phelps spoke with the press after his victory in the 200 fly on day four of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Michael Phelps Makes Fifth Olympic Team

Michael Phelps joins 14 other swimmers on the historic list of swimmers who have made five or more Olympic teams.

2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Four Finals Preview

Katie Ledecky will certainly attack the 200 free tonight– you know you’re in trouble if you’re already behind her at the 100 mark.

What Does It Take to Make It Back? Day Four 100 Free Extended Edition

Ryan Held swam a personal best in the prelims of the men’s 100 free this morning, part of a preliminary round that was significantly faster than in 2012.

2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Three Finals Live Recap

On night three action returns to Omaha where six more roster spots are on the line for swimmers hoping to punch in their tickets to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Michael Phelps Scratches Again; No 100 Free for the G.O.A.T.

Michael Phelps, who is the heavy favorite to win the 200 fly final tomorrow night, has scratched out of the 100 free prelims tomorrow morning.

Five Already-Qualified 2016 Olympic Teamers Scratch Prelims on Day 4

A large number of top-flight swimmers have scratched out of prelims this morning, including third seed 200 flier Maya DiRado, who is resting for the 200 IM tonight.

Phelps: Tomorrow I just want to get out there and race (Video)

Michael Phelps cruised through the second semifinal of the men’s 200m butterfly smooth as can be in the water, dropping a 1:55.17 to lead the way through the semis into tomorrow night’s finals.

Olympic Roster: No Defending Champions after Night Three

Olivia Smoliga is the new 100 back Olympian!

Michael Phelps Oympic trials press conference (photo: Mike Lewis)

2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Three Prelims Live Recap

After an eventful first few days of competition it’s finally time to see Michael Phelps return to Olympic trials action.

2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Day 3 Finals Preview

Event finals tonight will include the the men’s 200 free, the women’s 100 back, the men’s 100 back, and the women’s 100 breast. Semifinals tonight will be the women’s 200 free, the men’s 200 fly, and the women’s 200 IM.