Michael Phelps

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2015 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Finals 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 …

2015 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Finals Preview

Michael Phelps will swim his first final of the championships tonight in the 200 fly after posting the top time in prelims

Li Zhuhao Breaks His Own Junior World Record in Prelims

Li Zhuhao of China has made a fantastic start to his 100m butterfly campaign at the 2015 World Championships, breaking his own world junior record and advancing to the semifinals.

2015 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Preview

Michael Phelps will have his first swim of the U.S. National Championship on day 2 in the 200m fly prelims

Fun Facts From Day 5 At the 2015 World Championships

Ryan Lochte won his record 4th consecutive 200m IM title on day 5, breaking the record he previously shared with Michael Phelps

One Year Countdown Begins For The Rio 2016 Olympic Games

In exactly one year from now all eyes in the world will be on Rio as the opening ceremonies kick off and the 2016 Olympic Games officially begin.

2015 U.S. Nationals – Day 0 Photo Vault

Michael Phelps of North Baltimore practicing starts before the 2015 U.S. National Championships in San Antonio, Texas.

Michael Phelps Vows To Not Drink Until After Rio

Due to his drunk driving arrest and resulting suspension last September, 22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps was removed from the…

On Final Night of Juniors, Andrew Takes Down NAG Record In The 50 Free

Sixteen-year-old pro Michael Andrew posted a new NAG record tonight in the 50m free.

Paradigm Shift: USA misses 4 of 8 A finals on day 1 of 2015 World Champs

The world of international swimming is changing, and nowhere was the burgeoning parity more evident than on day 1 of the FINA World Championships, where Team USA missed half the A Finals entirely.

How to Be Mentally Prepared to Swim Lights Out Fast

Elite swimmers like Mr. Phelps know that fast swimming is mostly mental. Here is how to be mentally prepared to swim lightning quick.

Phelps Absent from Freestyles, Will Swim 200 Breast at U.S. Nationals

Interestingly, Phelps is entered as the 20th seed with a 2:15.46. The USA Swimming database only shows one result for Phelps in the 200 breast: a 2:18.79 from 2011.

Psych Sheets drop for 2015 U.S. Nationals, with Worrell, Meili back for round 2

USA Swimming has released its psych sheets for the 2015 Senior National Championships, with many of the nation’s Pan Ams and World University Games stars included.

Conor Dwyer Says of Bob Bowman, “We Butted Heads”

Conor Dwyer speaks about his time in Baltimore, looking ahead to Kazan.

Michael Phelps Says His Goals are “Non-Stop”; Describes Perfect Race

Phelps talks to Doha GOALS conference attendees about what drives him to excellence in and out of the pool.

Michael Phelps Headlines U.S. National Championships in San Antonio

Michael Phelps as well as fellow Olympic medalists Cullen Jones, Caitlin Leverenz, Allison Schmitt, and Nick Thoman, are among the more than 900 swimmers expected to compete next week in Texas.