23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps is set to appear on the Discovery network’s annual ‘Shark Week’ television event adding to the list of the GOAT’s post-retirement endeavors. We reported earlier this month that Phelps has been tapped to appear on Shark Week both on the opening evening of July 23rd and the closing night of July 30th, with the former billed as ‘Phelps vs. Shark: The Battle for Ocean Supremacy.’
Now the network has released a promo video, of dramatic proportions, aimed at building anticipation for the ultimate man vs. beast race.
Below is Discovery network’s description of the program:
Phelps vs. Shark: The Battle for Ocean Supremacy, Sunday, July 23 at 8pm ET
They are one of the fastest and most efficient predators on the planet: Sharks. He is our greatest champion to ever get in the water: Michael Phelps. 39 world records. 23 Olympic golds. But he has one competition left to win. An event so monumental no one has ever attempted it before. The world’s most decorated athlete takes on the ocean’s most efficient predator: Phelps V Shark – the race is on! Produced by Peacock Productions.
It positive is he wants to check his deepest fears ……sharks are not harmful by nature …we are .
On the podium at Nationals , every swimmer in the Final received a little shark – is that linked to this event ? LOL
Bethany Meilani Hamilton-Dirks would think this is stupid.
East coast of the US has a great White problem at the moment ……….
MP a great athlete but find something else to make light of ……
What a dumb event… Everyone knows that Mako can beat them both!
This is so stupid.
When can I see this??? ?
Oh I’m a idiot the date’s right there.
Just saying, this is so silly but I can’t help but love it too.
I love it
What a ridiculous idea…lol
exactly what i felt – totally unnecessary unless he needs some advertisements .
With a banned Jaked suit, nasty monofin, head start, why not? Handicap the shark like Phelps was handicapped in the Shaq vs Phelps drama.