Michael phelps facts for kids

Michael Phelps is considered to be the most decorated Olympian of all time. By the time he retired at the Rio Olympics at the age of 31, he had collected a total of 23 golds, 3 silvers, and 2 bronzes at the Olympics, a record-breaking haul that looks unlikely to be bettered for many years to come.

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Early Life

• Michael Phelps

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  Michael Phelps facts for kids

  Phelps at the Summer Olympics
  Personal information
  Nickname(s)	"The Baltimore Bullet" "Flying Fish"
  Born	() June 30, (age 39) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
  Height	6 ft 4 in ( m)
  Weight	lb
  Spouse(s)	Nicole Johnson ​ (m. )​
  Sport
  Sport	Swimming
  Strokes	Butterfly, individual medley, freestyle, backstroke
  Club	North Baltimore Aquatic Club
  Coach	Bob Bowman

  Michael Fred Phelps II (born June 30, ) is an American former competitive swimmer. He is the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals. Phelps also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (23), Olympic gold medals in individual events (13), and Olympic medals in individual events (16). At the Summer Olympics in Athens, Phelps tied the record of eight medals of any color at a single Games, held by gymnast Alexander Dityatin, bygd winning six gold and two bronze medals. Four years later, when he won e

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  By Zahavit Paz

  Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, revolutionized the world of competitive swimming with his extraordinary talent and unparalleled achievements.

  With a staggering 28 Olympic medals, including 23 golds, Phelps dominated the pool for over a decade, setting numerous world records and redefining the limits of human aquatic performance. (Source: Wikipedia).

  Yet, behind this astounding success lies a lesser-known aspect of Phelps&#; life: his journey with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Diagnosed at a young age when he was 9 years old, Phelps&#; story is not just one of athletic prowess, but also a testament to overcoming challenges and turning perceived obstacles into stepping stones for greatness.

  &#;I had a teacher tell me that I would never amount to anything and I would never be successful. So it was a challenge and it was a struggle, but for me, it was something I’m thankful happened. And I’m thankful that I am how I am. I

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