Michael Phelps

Date of Birth: June 30, 1985

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Michael Phelps is an American former competitive swimmer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Born on June 30, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland, Phelps began swimming at the age of seven, partly as an outlet for his ADHD. His prodigious talent was apparent from a young age, and he soon began training under coach Bob Bowman. Phelps made his Olympic debut at the age of 15 during the 2000 Sydney Games, becoming the youngest male to make a U.S. Olympic swim team in 68 years. Although he did not win any medals in Sydney, he quickly rose to fame in subsequent years. At the 2004 Athens Olympics, he won six gold and two bronze medals. His most remarkable achievement came during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he won eight gold medals, breaking Mark Spitz’s record for the most gold medals in a single Olympic Games. Phelps continued his dominance in the 2012 London Olympics, winning four gold and two silver medals, and later added five gold and one silver in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Phelps holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals (23), the most Olympic medals in individual events (16), and the most Olympic medals overall (28). After the 2016 Olympics, he retired from competitive swimming. Outside of the pool, Phelps has been an advocate for mental health awareness and has been open about his struggles with depression and anxiety.

5 Interesting Facts about Michael Phelps

1. Michael Phelps has a wingspan of 6 feet 7 inches, which is 3 inches more than his height.

2. He has been diagnosed with ADHD and has been open about his struggles with mental health.

3. Phelps has a foundation called the Michael Phelps Foundation, which promotes water safety, healthy living, and the pursuit of dreams.

4. He has appeared in numerous television shows and documentaries, including “The Haney Project” and “The Weight of Gold.”

5. Phelps is an avid golfer and has participated in various celebrity golf tournaments.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michael Phelps

1. “You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.”

2. “I think goals should never be easy; they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.”

3. “If you want to be the best, you have to do things that other people aren’t willing to do.”

4. “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.”

5. “The more you dream, the more you achieve.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Michael Phelps’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $80 million.

Children

Michael Phelps has three children with his wife, Nicole Johnson: 1. Boomer Robert Phelps (born in 2016) 2. Beckett Richard Phelps (born in 2018) 3. Maverick Nicolas Phelps (born in 2019)