Michael Phelps

View Michael Phelps's Biography

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

8 Swim Moms Tips to Survive & Soar

Swim Mom Donna Hale: “We always hear about what it’s like to be the mom of a Michael Phelps or a Missy Franklin. Truth is most of us mommies travel through this process with ordinary kids with extraordinary passion.”

  12 Comments

Why Matt Biondi matters so much to the sport of swimming – 1988 Video Vault

“Swimmers, know thy swimming history.”  Before Michael Phelps, Matt Biondi was USA Swimming’s superstar. Competing at the 1984, 1988 and…

  10 Comments

Michael Phelps enters 200 fly among 6 races at Charlotte Pro Swim, psych sheets released

Michael Phelps continues to lengthen his event ranges post-comeback, entering the 200 butterfly at the Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte meet. Barring a scratch, that would be Phelps’ first 200 fly since the London 2012 Olympics.

  36 Comments

FINA Swimming World Cup changes to Long Course in 2015

Traditionally held in short-course, this change is aimed at increasing the participation of National Federations and athletes to the FINA Swimming World Cup.

  9 Comments

FINA’s List of Swimmers with Rio Qualifying Times Updated As of May 1, 2015

FINA released an updated listing of the 2016 Rio Olympic “A” cut qualifiers through May 1st; take a look to find your favorite swimmer.

  20 Comments

U.S. Olympic Committee to present Team USA Athlete Performance Awards Program

The United States Olympic Committee today announced a new awards program – the Team USA Awards presented by Dow – to recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes year-round.

  Comment First!

Will The American Men Still Top The Medal Standings At Worlds Without Michael Phelps?

The United States topped the men’s medals table at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona despite the glaring absence of Michael Phelps, and it seems as though this time around the task might prove to be more of a challenge.

  55 Comments

The Michael Phelps Effect: High School Swimming and Diving Participation Continues To Grow

Since the 2007-08 season, high school swimming and diving participation has increased by nearly 18%.

  9 Comments

Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Natalie Coughlin Headline Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte

Nathan Adrian, Natalie Coughlin, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps are among the nearly 20 Olympic medalists expected to highlight the field for the May 14-17 Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte.

  13 Comments

2015 Michael Phelps Predictions for U.S. Nationals: Gold Medal Minute Presented by SwimOutlet.com

Want to play the Phelps prediction game? We know he’s “not” training for the 400 IM. That should help his speed, and we know he “will be” training more 200 fly, but only for his 100 fly stroke, stroke-count and feel. These are all positive signs.

  74 Comments

Bob Bowman Holds First Meeting With Sun Devil Swimmers

Bob Bowman, long-time coach of 22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps, met with his ASU squad as new head coach of the Sun Devil swim program.

  1 Comment

Michael Phelps Video Feature: The Making of the MP Brand

Goes behind the scenes and see the development of the MP brand designed by Aqua Sphere.

  1 Comment

Conor Dwyer takes over 200 IM spot at Worlds for Tyler Clary

A day after Michael Klueh replaced the injured Matt McLean on the U.S. roster for this summer’s World Championships, we’ve got another event shakeup.

  11 Comments

4 Reasons Why Swimming Robots Are Awesome – Watch the Swimming Robot Video

At the Tokyo Institute of Technology, researchers are working to develop and improve a machine referred to as the swimming robot.

  7 Comments

Michael Phelps Comments On His Upcoming Move to Arizona State With Coach Bob Bowman

“[Bob Bowman] has been there for me throughout my career and he will always be my coach.” – Michael Phelps

  33 Comments