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.”

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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 …

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Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin finish off their individual schedule tonight. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Phelps 100 Fly Olympic Predictions, Who Will Medal

Here are my picks for the 100 meter butterfly Olympic final: Phelps in 50.7 McGill: 50.9 le Clos: 51.1 What…

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An unbelievably fast final in the 200 breast was just one of the thrilling races in London on Thursday night.

Lochte Slips on Day 6 Against Phelps & Clary, Video Special

Clary Upsets Lochte; Phelps Completes History on Day 6 Finals

Tyler Clary Celebrates his upset victory in the men’s 200 backstroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Michael Phelps Becomes First to Win Three Straight Titles

Phelps takes the 200 IM for the third time, leaving Lochte, Cseh and Pereira in his wake.

Nerding Out: 200 IM Update Headed Into Finals

Phelps’ breast split is notoriously slow in prelims & semis compared to his finals. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

“Workaholics” Anders Holm weighs in on Olympic Village & More

Anders: “Nathan Adrian’s got the star-potential, that James Bond-like thing…a giant in a tuxedo.” (Photo credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Phelps Footage: Taiwanese Media Mad NBC Won’t Share

Michael Phelps animation with dolphins, gold medals, surfing & Subway Sandwiches.

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Phelps and Lochte part 2. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Chad le Clos Scratches 200 IM

Le Clos to focus on 100 Fly as top seed into semi’s

NBA Star Baron Davis Brings His Top 5 Olympic Swimming Moments Ever

Video by: The NOC

Adrian Shocks the Field, Wins 100 Free Gold by .01 in Day 5 Finals

On Wednesday, Nathan Adrian did something that no American has done in nearly a quarter of a century. (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

Wednesday’s Olympic Final Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Nathan Adrian will have a center lane in tonight’s 100 Freestyle Final. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Nerding Out: Who Will Win the 200 IM, Phelps or Lochte?

Lochte has 200 back. Advantage: Phelps. Lochte is an Animal. Advantage: Lochte. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)