Michael Phelps

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Phelps Receives Huge Honor Ahead of Games

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 …

Phelps Receives Huge Honor Ahead of Games

He won’t get a trophy, but Michael Phelps receives a huge honor from the London transport system

Indy GP Preview: Another 400 IM for Phelps?

The 2012 version of the Indy Grand Prix already hit controversy before the meet even started. The requested entries for the…

Phelps vs Lochte, London Showdown

Michael Phelps is back, swimming strong. How will he fare against long-time friend Ryan Lochte?

Celebrity Swim Tuesday: Timothy Olyphant

Before Timothy Olyphant starred in movies and TV, he was a national swimming finalist in the 200 I.M.

The Callout: March 12, 2012

The first Callout ever. FINA Olympic Qualification, Hilary Phelps and a special thanks.

Phelps 48.49 100m free puts Magnussen on notice

Phelps 48.49 100 free at Columbus Grand Prix puts Magnussen & the Aussie 4×100 relay on notice!

Phelps Swims Top American 100 Free of 2012

Michael Phelps took a big win in the 100 free at the Columbus Grand Prix, and two Mexican National Records were broken on the final day of competition.

Michael Phelps Flys to 1:55.32

Phelps breaks 2nd meet record at Columbus Grand Prix in the 200m fly!

Magnuson Breaks Lifetime Best in Columbus

Michael Phelps kicked off night 2 of the Columbus Grand Prix with a world-leading swim, but Christine Magnuson’s lifetime-best raised the most eyebrows.

Michael Phelps reborn in Columbus

After Phelps‘ stunning 200 free, he qualifies 2nd for tonight’s 200 fly final with an easy 1:59.17.

Phelps Turns Back the Clock to 2006

Check out what Phelps did on night 1 of the Columbus Grand Prix better than he’s done it in 6 years. (Photo courtesy ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte, London Showdown

Gold Medal Minute Presented by SwimOutlet.com: Phelps vs. Lochte, London Showdown

2012 Columbus Grand Prix Preview: Staab Returns to Pool

The Annual Columbus Grand Prix is never a huge meet on the Grand Prix schedule, but this year’s event will…

Coughlin Joins Shampoo Wars, Earns Pantene Endorsement

Hair is a huge deal for swimmers. Especially elite swimmers, who spend enough time in the water that their hair…

Final Thoughts From the 2012 Austin Grand Prix

The weekend in Austin was very exciting. This was a meet of met-expectations: for the first time in a long…