Michael Phelps

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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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Garrett and Braden tell you what to watch for on the 2nd to last day from Omaha.

Bob Bowman Pleased With Phelps’ Double

Bob says Michael has a pretty good 100 free…

Day 6 Finals: Michael vs. Ryan in 200 IM (Recap)

Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps squared-off in a tie-breaker matchup in the men’s 200 IM on night 6 (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Ryan Lochte Still Swimming 100 Fly Semifinals

Ryan Lochte will man-up and swim three races this evening. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Day 6 Prelims Recap: Anthony Ervin Breaks 22-Seconds in 50 Free

Anthony Ervin, pictured from the Indy GP, is finally clicking. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Anders Holm, Workaholics star & Swim Analyst

“I told them I went 20 point, and they didn’t even flinch. God, Phelps changed everything.” – The ‘Ders

Halfway Through, 28* Names for London

We’ve just passed the halfway mark of the meet, and we “unofficially” have 28 swimmers who have earned the right…

Heat Sheets Day 5: No Phelps in 200 Back

Heat sheets are out for the prelims session on day 5 of the 2012 US Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha,…

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Garrett and Braden recap Thursday’s action from the 2012 US Olympic Trials.

Phelps Makes it Two-Straight on Day 4; Clary Finally In

It’s unlikely that Day 4 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials will be able to live up to the awesomeness…

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Garrett and Braden preview the 4th finals session from the 2012 US Olympic Swimming Trials.

Emotions run high at Olympic Trials

Dear Katrina, At Olympic Trials, how do these athletes deal with such heights of emotion? From the agony of defeat…

Day 3 Finals Recap Presented by Engine

Mel, Braden, Garrett, Roque, and a special Olympic guest recap the third finals session of the 2012 US Olympic Trials.

Thursday Start Lists: No Phelps in 100 Free Prelims

Michael Phelps is surprisingly sitting out of the 100 free prelims (photo courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Post Race Interviews: Men 200 Freestyle Final [Videos]

Michael Phelps takes round 2 in the Lochte-Phelps battle but neither swimmers were particularly speedy in the 200 free final.