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.”

Franklin, Phelps, Adrian to Swim at US Winter Nats; NBC to Tape Delay

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 …

Franklin, Phelps, Adrian to Swim at US Winter Nats; NBC to Tape Delay

USA Swimming has announced that Michael Phelps (above) will race at the special long course edition of the United States’ Winter National Championships along with at least 5 other Olympic gold medalists.

Phelps On Future Son, “He Will Be Water Safe”

MP, Jr. will most likely be making the trek to Rio.

Michael Phelps Wins Golden Goggle For Male Athlete Of The Year (Video)

Michael Phelps wins second consecutive Male Athlete Of The Year Golden Goggle award.

2015 Golden Goggle Awards Live Recap

Follow along as we bring you live updates of the 2015 Golden Goggle Awards.

Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #3 Horejsi Shatters Nat’l Record

#10 Athletes gathering for rehearsal ahead of tonight's #GoldenGoggles pic.twitter.com/yDn16aYcNq — USA Swimming (@USASwimming) November 22, 2015 The Golden Goggles…

Swim Mom Musings: The Water Can Hide the Tears

When athletes are out of the spotlight and alone with their thoughts many face the same demons that plaque us all.

Georgia Tech Pool Record Watch: Men’s NCAA Edition

Cal junior Ryan Murphy will be the big-time favorite in the backstroke events at this year’s NCAA Champs.

Baby Phelps On The Way: Michael To Be A Father

Michael Phelps and fiance Nicole Johnson are expecting their first child.

SwimSwam Launches Print Magazine

SwimSwam Magazine is the exact opposite of every swimming magazine you have seen in the past.

Legend Grant Hackett Joins Phelps In Tempe, Will Compete At US Nats

Grant Hackett is set to join Michael Phelps in Tempe, at least for a bit…cue the ridiculously fast practices!

College Meet Roundup 11/12/15-11/14/15

This weekend saw a lighter than usual dual meet schedule for college teams around the country while many elite swimmers…

Michael Phelps Earns His First Win Of The 2016 Olympic Season (Videos)

Watch Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, Missy Franklin, and Nathan Adrian all earn victories on the final night of the 2015 Minneapolis Arena Pro Swim.

2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Minneapolis: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the third day of the 2015 Arena Pro Swim in Minneapolis.

5 Big Things From Night 3 At Arena Pro Swim Series Minneapolis

Becca Mann actually outsplit Katie Ledecky through several 50s of her 800 free, coming up with a new lifetime-best swim.

Stop One Done – Photo Vault Minneapolis Pro Swim Series

There’s been no shortage of speed at this year’s first stop of the Arena Pro Swim Series. Good early season…