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.”

Olympic History Reversed on Americans in London

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 …

Olympic History Reversed on Americans in London

London has seen a rebalancing of the Olympic spirit. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Two-Time Gold Medalist Ricky Berens Retiring at Age 24

One of the most popular swimmers on the US National Team has decided to hang up his goggles. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Michael Phelps Becomes Most Decorated Olympian of All Time

Phelps collects 19th Olympic medal. (Photo Credit: US Presswire)

Phelps Anchors American Relay for First Gold Medal of Olympics

The American men had big expectations upon them in Tuesday’s 800 free relay, and they delivered (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

Dwyer Gets 4th Spot on American 800 Free Finals Relay

Conor Dwyer, thanks to a great prelims swim, will get a shot at the finals of the 800 free relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Tuesday Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Will Michael Phelps become the most decorated Olympian of all time tonight? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

4×200 Freeestyle Relay Preview: Video Special

Can the Americans redeem themselves against the French?

London Calling: Cesar Cielo to the Olympic Main Stage

Going into day four we’ve seen most of the swimming super stars in action, except one. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Day 3 Olympic Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Matt Grevers and Missy Franklin both win Gold and carry on a strong tradition of USA backstroke dominance. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Missy Arrives With First Gold in Day 3 Evening Session

Missy Franklin played her double perfectly, and earned her first ever gold medal (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

Phelps 5th in 200 Fly; Shiwen Ye Warns of More Records in 200 IM

Michael Phelps began his quest for a third-straight gold medal in the 200 fly Monday morning, but the Austrian Jukic outshone him (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

“Call Me Lochte” Video Parodies Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte Rivalry

Just when you thought the music had stopped

Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Recap: Video Special

Double Olympic Gold Medalist recaps last night’s relay

Phelps’ legacy on the line in London

There’s pressure on Michael Phelps to succeed in London and ensure his final Olympic chapter includes touches of the greatness we saw in Beijing.

Armchair Olympic Coach, Create Your Historic 4×100 Free Relay

(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)