“I found something I love... And never gave up,” he said, as he ended his legendary career. He walked out of the stadium watching as the crowd gave him a standing ovation. Michael Phelps had completed his unthinkable, record breaking career. Michael Phelps was gifted with a height of 6’4” and a wingspan of 7’0” which helped his athletic career tremendously (Biography.com). He is a very talented athlete in the water, as well as a gifted person outside of the water. Michael Phelps is known for his early childhood skills, his successful Olympic career, and his many swimming achievements.
Michael Phelps was born on June 30, 1985, in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Michael grew up in a middle-class family. His father was a state officer, and his …show more content…
in his first Olympic Games, and he became the youngest American male swimmer to compete in 68 years. In 2001, he became the youngest person in history to set a swimming world record by winning the 200-meter butterfly race. Michael became known for competing in multiple swimming styles including the 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly, and the 200m individual medley. He went on to attend the University of Michigan where he earned a degree in sports marketing and management. Meanwhile, he resumed his training and prepared to compete in the next summer Olympics. In 2004, Michael became famous for winning eight medals, tying Aleksandr Dityatin for the greatest number of medals in an Olympics. In 2008, at the Beijing Olympics, Michael won a total of eight gold medals and secured the 14th gold medal of his career, both of which set a record. At the 2012 Olympics in London, Michael continued his winning streak by earning his 22nd Olympic medal, once again setting a new world record. Subsequently, he decided to temporarily retire. His retirement was short-lived, and he returned once again for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. There, he celebrated a huge comeback by becoming the first male swimmer to compete on five Olympic teams. He then officially ended his career after competing in Rio Olympic games
Michael Phelps was born on June 30, 1985, in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Michael grew up in a middle-class family. His father was a state officer, and his …show more content…
in his first Olympic Games, and he became the youngest American male swimmer to compete in 68 years. In 2001, he became the youngest person in history to set a swimming world record by winning the 200-meter butterfly race. Michael became known for competing in multiple swimming styles including the 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly, and the 200m individual medley. He went on to attend the University of Michigan where he earned a degree in sports marketing and management. Meanwhile, he resumed his training and prepared to compete in the next summer Olympics. In 2004, Michael became famous for winning eight medals, tying Aleksandr Dityatin for the greatest number of medals in an Olympics. In 2008, at the Beijing Olympics, Michael won a total of eight gold medals and secured the 14th gold medal of his career, both of which set a record. At the 2012 Olympics in London, Michael continued his winning streak by earning his 22nd Olympic medal, once again setting a new world record. Subsequently, he decided to temporarily retire. His retirement was short-lived, and he returned once again for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. There, he celebrated a huge comeback by becoming the first male swimmer to compete on five Olympic teams. He then officially ended his career after competing in Rio Olympic games