Michael Phelps Biography

Michael Phelps, Athlete
Occup.Athlete
FromUSA
BornJune 30, 1985
Baltimore, Maryland
Age38 years
Michael Phelps is an American former affordable swimmer as well as one of the most embellished Olympian of all time. He was born on June 30, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland, as well as began swimming at a young age. Phelps matured in a family members of swimmers and was coached by his papa from a young age.

Phelps made his Olympic debut at the age of 15 at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, where he ended up fifth in the 200-meter butterfly. He continued to educate as well as compete, swiftly turning into one of the most leading swimmers worldwide.

Phelps won his first Olympic gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where he won six gold and also two bronze medals. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Phelps won a record-breaking 8 gold medals, breaking the previous document set by Mark Spitz in 1972.

Phelps remained to dominate the sporting activity, winning numerous gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics as well as the 2016 Rio Olympics. He relinquished affordable swimming after the Rio Olympics, finishing his profession with 23 Olympic gold medals, three silver medals, and also 2 bronze medals.

In addition to his Olympic success, Phelps also holds numerous world records and has won numerous other honors as well as honors. He has actually been called the World Swimmer of the Year several times, and has been inducted right into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

Beyond his athletic job, Phelps has been a supporter for psychological wellness and has talked freely concerning his deal with clinical depression and stress and anxiety. He has actually likewise been involved in various charitable and humanitarian efforts, including the establishment of the Michael Phelps Foundation, which intends to advertise healthy and balanced and also energetic lifestyles for youngsters.

Phelps has additionally dabbled in numerous business endeavors, consisting of a line of swimsuit and also the growth of his very own line of swim institutions.

Today, Michael Phelps is widely regarded as one of the greatest swimmers of all time, as well as his legacy continues to motivate future generations of professional athletes. He stays a prominent number in the globe of sports as well as beyond, as well as his commitment to quality as well as perseverance has actually made him a place in history as one of the greatest Olympians of perpetuity.

Our collection contains 16 quotes who is written / told by Michael, under the main topics: Sports - Fitness.

Related authors: Dawn Fraser (Athlete), Mark Spitz (Athlete), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

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16 Famous quotes by Michael Phelps

Small: I want to be able to look back and say, Ive done everything I can, and I was successful. I dont want to
"I want to be able to look back and say, 'I've done everything I can, and I was successful.' I don't want to look back and say I should have done this or that. I'd like to change things for the younger generation of swimmers coming along"
Small: I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an hon
"I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. There's no better time to try this than now"
Small: Every day after I wake up, I think, Wait... this cant be real Im still going to wake up.
"Every day after I wake up, I think, 'Wait... this can't be real; I'm still going to wake up.'"
Small: There is a one woman in China that claimed she paid 50 to get my e-mail address. It was pretty shocking
"There is a one woman in China that claimed she paid $50 to get my e-mail address. It was pretty shocking. I got one this morning from Scotland. A girl's requesting a signed photo of me"
Small: I want to test my maximum and see how much I can do. And I want to change the world of swimming
"I want to test my maximum and see how much I can do. And I want to change the world of swimming"
Small: I always thought, it would be neat to make the Olympic team
"I always thought, it would be neat to make the Olympic team"
Small: Swimming is normal for me. Im relaxed. Im comfortable, and I know my surroundings. Its my home
"Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home"
Small: You cant put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get
"You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get"
Small: I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and you put the work and time in
"I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and you put the work and time into it. I think your mind really controls everything"
Small: If I didnt swim my best, Id think about it at school, at dinner, with my friends. It would drive me cra
"If I didn't swim my best, I'd think about it at school, at dinner, with my friends. It would drive me crazy"
Small: Im the same kind of guy before all this happened
"I'm the same kind of guy before all this happened"
Small: Being compared to Ian Thorpe, that could be one of the greatest compliments you could ever get in swimm
"Being compared to Ian Thorpe, that could be one of the greatest compliments you could ever get in swimming - being compared to him and Mark Spitz"
Small: I wont predict anything historic. But nothing is impossible
"I won't predict anything historic. But nothing is impossible"
Small: My goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, Im an Olympic gold medalist.
"My goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, 'I'm an Olympic gold medalist.'"
Small: I wouldnt say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind
"I wouldn't say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work and time into it"
Small: I have reached a place in my life where I need to sit down and say, Well, what do I do? Whats best for
"I have reached a place in my life where I need to sit down and say, 'Well, what do I do? What's best for me?' I need to look into options for the future"