Michael Phelps: Most Successful Olympian Ever
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Michael Phelps won his 11th gold medal on Wednesday (his 5th in Beijing) and became the most successful Olypian ever. "When I think about it I keep tearing up. I almost don't know what to say," expresses Michael Phelps when asked how he feels about winning 11 gold medals.
As if that is not enough, each of the five medals Phelps has won in Beijing have broken world records. Phelps could break another record if he wins eight or more golds in a single Olympics games.
Overall, Michael Phelps is likely to swim 17 times in Beijing.
He still needs to complete the 200IM at 10:48am Friday, 100 Butterfly 10:10am Saturday, and the 4x100 Medley Relay at 10:58am Sunday (Beijing times).
Michael Phelps
Personal Data
- Birthdate: 6/30/85
- Birthplace: Baltimore, MD
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 195lbs
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Brown
- College: University of Michigan
- Pet: English Bulldog, Herman
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Career Highlights
- 2007 FINA World Championships, Australia - 7 gold medals, 5 world records
- 20 time World Record Holder
- 17 time Wold Champion
- Holds multiple Olympic Records
- Six time gold medalist at 2006 US Nationals
- Three time gold medalist at the 2005 US Nationals
- 6 gold medals and 2 bronze medals at 2004 Summer Olympics
- Youngest (15) Male World Record Holder in Modern History
Olympics '08: Michael Phelps Wins 8th Gold
- Official Michael Phelps Website
- Michael Phelps Biography
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- SPORTS BRIEFING | SWIMMING:
Phelps Easily Defeats Lochte
Michael Phelps won his showdown with Ryan Lochte at the Indianapolis Grand Prix on Saturday. - 8 weeks ago
- SPORTS BRIEFING | SWIMMING:
Phelps’s Win Could Be a Preview
Michael Phelps posted a fast time in winning the 400 individual medley at the Indianapolis Grand Prix, holding off Tyler Clary’s late charge. - 8 weeks ago
- SPORTS BRIEFING | SWIMMING:
Phelps Takes First and Second
Michael Phelps won the 100-meter butterfly at the Indianapolis Grand Prix. He finished second in the 100 freestyle even though the winner, Nathan Adrian, split his trunks at the start. - 8 weeks ago
