Michael Phelps Shatters Record with Eight Olympic Golds
Just as various Sportsmen had claimed for themselves, Phelps is arguably one of the super
Olympic swimmers of all time.
His feats blow away other sportsmen. As a retired swimmer,
Michael Phelps has dedicated most of his time to giving back to the swimming sport through
the Michael Phelps Foundation.
Let’s get to know Michael Phelps, more about his early career as a swimmer, and how many
medals he had won in one Olympics.
Who is Michael Phelps?
Michael Phelps is a successful, American most decorated Olympian swimmer. Michael
Phelps is very committed to promoting the swimming sport at all levels. Michael Phelps
learned about swimming at age seven due to his sisters’ influence. Michael Phelps was the
winner of a national 100m butterfly record for his age group and he began to learn more
about swimming under the tutelage of Bob Bowman. He has won many more age group
records both in long and short courses. Michael Phelps also qualified for the 2000 Summer
Olympics and became the first youngest male to win the U.S Olympic swim.
Michael Phelps Early Career And Personal Life.
Michael Phelps was a trainee under Bob Bowman at age 11. On March 30, 2001, during the
World Championship trial, Micheal Phelps who was around the age of 15 broke the World’s
record in the 200-metre butterfly swim. At the National Swimming in 2003, Michael Phelps
became the first swimmer to use the backstroke, freestyle, and butterfly strokes to win the
national championship. Michael Phelps also had his fair share of swimming losses but that
doesn’t make him feel less of himself but a better version who broke the barrier to win against
all odds.
Michael Phelps is retired. He is married to Miss California of the USA- Nicole Johnson with
whom they had three adorable sons.
How Many Medals Did Michael Phelps Win In One Olympics?
During the 2016 Olympic Swims, Michael Phelps won a total of 28 medals with a record of
23 golds. Michael Phelps Won eight gold medals in a single Olympic swimming sport.
Michael can be referred to as the G.O.A.T., the most decorated Olympian in any swimming
sport.
