An Olympic Silver Medalist In the Pool, Katie Grimes Finishes Top 15 In The Marathon Swim
Marathon swimmers face all sorts of conditions. In Paris, the open-water swimmers faced a mean current.
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Athlete Bio#
Height
6'4"
Age
39
Hometown
Towson, MD
Education
Towson High School (Towson, Md.) ’03 University of Michigan
Quick Facts
- Specialty: Butterfly, Individual Medley, Freestyle, Backstroke
Biographical Information
Michael Phelps is one of the most decorated Olympic swimmers in TeamUSA history with 28 total medals, including 23 gold. He began swimming at the early age of seven, and he quickly fell in love with the sport. Just three years later, he set a national record for his age group. Phelps attended and swam for Towson High School and the University of Michigan.
As a retired swimmer, Phelps dedicates his time to giving back to the sport, volunteering as an assistant coach alongside Bob Bowman. He continues to make a positive impact through the Michael Phelps Foundation, which focuses on promoting mental and physical well-being and empowers individuals to pursue their dreams.
Phelps is also an avid golfer and launched his cold-water bathtub brand, 'Chilly Goat Tubs,' in 2023.
From his debut at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games to his final appearance in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Phelps left his mark as an Olympic athlete, capturing the hearts of swimmers, athletes and fans.
Olympic Highlights
At the age of 15, Phelps represented the United States at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Phelps' dominance came to light at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, where he clinched an impressive six gold and two bronze medals, showcasing his skills in events like the 100-meter and 200-meter butterfly, 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley and the 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter freestyle relays.
During the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Phelps secured an unprecedented eight gold medals in both individual and team events, surpassing the record at the time. He added four gold and two silver medals to his roster in the London 2012 Olympic Games. At the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Phelps further solidified his legacy by capturing five gold and one silver medal.
World Championship Highlights
Since 2001, Phelps has competed in a series of world championships and has been awarded an astounding 115 medals for his events. From his five appearances at both the Olympic Games and the world championships (long course), to competing in 10 swimming world cups and four Pan Pacific Championships, he has had a global impact on competitive swimming.
Phelps made his debut as a 16-year-old at the FINA World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, and earned his first world title in the 200m butterfly. In 2003 in Barcelona, Phelps won four gold medals in the 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly, 200m individual medley and the 400m individual medley. He also collected a silver medal as part of the 4x200m freestyle relay.
At the Montreal world championships in 2005, Phelps earned three gold medals in the 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly and 4x200m freestyle relay. He also won two silver medals in the 200m individual medley and the 400m individual medley.
During the 2007 world championships in Melbourne, Australia, Phelps secured seven gold medals in the 200m butterfly, 100m butterfly, 200m individual medley, 400m individual medley, 4x100m freestyle relay, 4x200m freestyle relay and 4x100m medley relay.
At the Rome world championships in 2009, Phelps won five gold medals in the 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly, 200m freestyle, 4x100m freestyle relay and 4x100m medley relay. He took home a silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
In 2011 at the Shanghai world championships, Phelps earned four gold medals in the 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly, 4x200m freestyle relay and 4x100m medley relay. He also took home two silver medals in the 200m freestyle and the 4x100m freestyle relay.
Early Career
Following the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, Phelps dedicated four years to rigorous training at the University of Michigan, foregoing formal education for the time being.
Olympic Experience
- 5-time Olympian; 28-time Olympic medalist (23 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze)
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (200m Butterfly - Men, 200m Individual Medley - Men, 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Men, 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Men, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men), silver (100m Butterfly - Men)
- Olympic Games London 2012, gold (100m Butterfly - Men, 200m Individual Medley - Men, 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Men, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men), silver (200m Butterfly - Men, 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Men), 4th (400m Individual Medley - Men)
- Olympic Games Beijing 2008, gold (100m Butterfly - Men, 200m Butterfly - Men, 200m Freestyle - Men, 200m Individual Medley - Men, 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Men, 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Men, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men, 400m Individual Medley - Men)
- Olympic Games Athens 2004, gold (100m Butterfly - Men, 200m Butterfly - Men, 200m Individual Medley - Men, 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Men, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men, 400m Individual Medley - Men), bronze (200m Freestyle - Men, 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Men)
- Olympic Games Sydney 2000, 5th (200m Butterfly - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2011 – gold (100m Butterfly - Men, 200m Butterfly - Men, 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Men, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men), silver (200m Freestyle - Men, 200m Individual Medley - Men), bronze (4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Men)
- Years of participation: 100m Butterfly - Men 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011; 200m Butterfly - Men 2001, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011; 200m Freestyle - Men 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011; 200m Individual Medley - Men 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011; 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Men 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011; 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Men 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011; 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011; 400m Individual Medley - Men 2003, 2007; 100m Freestyle - Men 2005; 400m Freestyle - Men 2005; 100m Individual Medley (SC) - Men 2004; 200m Butterfly (SC) - Men 2004; 200m Freestyle (SC) - Men 2004; 200m Individual Medley (SC) - Men 2004; 400m Individual Medley (SC) - Men 2004
- Medals: 34 (27 gold, 6 silver, 1 bronze)
- Gold – 2011 (100m Butterfly - Men, 200m Butterfly - Men, 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Men, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men); 2009 (100m Butterfly - Men, 200m Butterfly - Men, 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Men, 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Men, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men); 2007 (100m Butterfly - Men, 200m Butterfly - Men, 200m Freestyle - Men, 200m Individual Medley - Men, 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Men, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men, 400m Individual Medley - Men); 2005 (200m Freestyle - Men, 200m Individual Medley - Men, 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Men, 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Men, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men); 2004 (200m Freestyle (SC) - Men); 2003 (200m Butterfly - Men, 200m Individual Medley - Men, 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Men, 400m Individual Medley - Men); 2001 (200m Butterfly - Men)
- Silver – 2011 (200m Freestyle - Men, 200m Individual Medley - Men); 2009 (200m Freestyle - Men); 2005 (100m Butterfly - Men); 2003 (100m Butterfly - Men, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men)
- Bronze – 2011 (4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Men)
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