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Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps

  1. I am really, really pleased ... I try not to listen to whatever anyone says. There is always something to fire me up. I welcome all the comments. Bring them on. It will help me swim faster in the future.
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Sky Sports 1 month ago
  2. The 2012 Games will be the last for Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin – they both have indicated that. They are the most-celebrated male and female swimmers of all time. But Ryan Lochte could be the big story
    SOURCE: The Big Lead 2 months ago
  3. Being able to do three races in 50 minutes, I'm very pleased
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Austin American-Statesman 1 month ago
  4. My dad was talking about that and he asked if I remember when Michael Phelps won one of his goal medals by .01 seconds. He then asked if I remembered who finished second ... I don't think I'll be remembered as much as Nick Morris, and he deserves that.
    SOURCE: Kennebec Journal 2 months ago
  5. All of the memories are really hitting me ... It's kind of weird closing everything down.
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Austin American-Statesman 1 month ago
  6. Your body is under a lot of stress, and it's a lot of pain
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Austin American-Statesman 1 month ago
  7. We're in the same kind of boat ... She's a teammate of mine, she's a friend of mine and you always want people to do their best, so whatever she needs I'm here for her.
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Buffalo News 1 month ago
  8. I try not to listen to whatever anyone says
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Webindia123 1 month ago
  9. I need to probably be in better physical shape, I need to probably add maybe five more pounds of muscle, small things, turns, kick outs, just little tiny things.
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Forbes 2 months ago
  10. Knowing that I'm in the best suit has always been something that I thought was a cool gift
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 2 months ago
  11. Records are always made to be broken, in my eyes that's not a question
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: China Post 2 months ago
  12. It makes me feel completely at one with the water
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Independent.ie 2 months ago
  13. Everything is possible. That's something I have learnt in my career. There are no limits if you want to go out and do it then you just go out and do it. If you have that thought process, that you think you can do it, then you can do it. You're going to see a lot of fast swims and hopefully we're going t...
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Moneycontrol.com 2 months ago
  14. People have got to get out of their heads that these records are untouchable
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 2 months ago
  15. And that's the fun part ... I actually enjoy training. I enjoy working out. I want to be there because I want to be better.
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: GMANews.tv 2 months ago
  16. Every time I get into the pool, I want to race, I want to win
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 2 months ago
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About Michael Phelps

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Michael Fred Phelps (born June 30, 1985) is an American swimmer. He has won 14 career Olympic gold medals, the most by any Olympian. By the end of 2008, he held seven world records in swimming. Full Article

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Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps (C) applauds as he watches the Heart Truth's Red Dress Fashion Show in New York, February 8, 2012. Awareness of heart disease, the leading killer of U.S. women, received a boost on Wednesday when Brinkley, singer Gloria Estefan and other stars took to the...
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  1. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps (C) applauds as he watches the Heart Truth's Red Dress Fashion Show in New York, February 8, 2012. Awareness of heart disease, the leading killer of U.S. women, received a boost on Wednesday when Brinkley, singer Gloria Estefan and other stars took to the... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps (C) applauds as he watches the Heart Truth's Red Dress Fashion Show in New York, February 8, 2012. Awareness of heart disease, the leading killer of U.S. women, received a boost on Wednesday when Brinkley, singer Gloria Estefan and other stars took to the...

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  2. NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Debbie Phelps walks the runway as Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps looks on during the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 8, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Debbie Phelps walks the runway as Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps looks on during the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 8, 2012 in New York City.

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  3. NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps poses backstage at The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 8, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps poses backstage at The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 8, 2012 in New York City.

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  4. NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Debbie Phelps kisses Michael Phelps on the runway wearing a Adrianna Papell design at The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 8, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Debbie Phelps kisses Michael Phelps on the runway wearing a Adrianna Papell design at The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 8, 2012 in New York City.

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  5. NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Debbie Phelps (L) and Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps attend the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 8, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Debbie Phelps (L) and Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps attend the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 8, 2012 in New York City.

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  6. Michael Phelps and his mother Debbie Phelps attend the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection during Fashion Week in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Michael Phelps and his mother Debbie Phelps attend the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection during Fashion Week in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2011.

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  7. Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps of the US answers questions at a news conference February 8, 2012 in New York. Phelps discussed his Olympic Games sponsorship with Head & Shoulders and his training for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps of the US answers questions at a news conference February 8, 2012 in New York. Phelps discussed his Olympic Games sponsorship with Head & Shoulders and his training for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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  8. Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps of the US showers for a photo op after a news conference February 8, 2012 in New York. Phelps discussed his Olympic Games sponsorship with Head & Shoulders and his training for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps of the US showers for a photo op after a news conference February 8, 2012 in New York. Phelps discussed his Olympic Games sponsorship with Head & Shoulders and his training for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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  9. U.S. gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps poses for a portrait at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club in the Bronx borough of New York in this February 7, 2012, file photo. Phelps, 26, remains coy about how many events he will swim in London, saying he will decide the magic number on... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    U.S. gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps poses for a portrait at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club in the Bronx borough of New York in this February 7, 2012, file photo. Phelps, 26, remains coy about how many events he will swim in London, saying he will decide the magic number on...

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  10. Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps gets a kiss from his mother Debbie Phelps, who paused on the runway to greet her son as she modeled Adrianna Papell, during the Heart Truth Red Dress fashion show in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps gets a kiss from his mother Debbie Phelps, who paused on the runway to greet her son as she modeled Adrianna Papell, during the Heart Truth Red Dress fashion show in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.

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  11. Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps kisses his mother Debbie Phelps at the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection during Fashion Week in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps kisses his mother Debbie Phelps at the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection during Fashion Week in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2011.

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  12. US gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps poses for a portrait at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club in the Bronx borough of New York, February 7, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    US gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps poses for a portrait at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club in the Bronx borough of New York, February 7, 2012.

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  13. Debbie Phelps greets her son, Michael Phelps, as she presents a dress by designer Adrianna Papell for the Heart Truth's Red Dress Fashion Show in New York, February 8, 2012. Awareness of heart disease, the leading killer of U.S. women, received a boost on Wednesday when supermodel... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Debbie Phelps greets her son, Michael Phelps, as she presents a dress by designer Adrianna Papell for the Heart Truth's Red Dress Fashion Show in New York, February 8, 2012. Awareness of heart disease, the leading killer of U.S. women, received a boost on Wednesday when supermodel...

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  14. Debbie Phelps, mother of Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps, waves as she models Adrianna Papell during the Heart Truth Red Dress fashion show in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Debbie Phelps, mother of Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps, waves as she models Adrianna Papell during the Heart Truth Red Dress fashion show in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.

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  15. Michael Phelps talks with reporters after his win in the men's 200-meter individual medley final at the Austin Grand Prix swimming meet Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Austin, Texas. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Michael Phelps talks with reporters after his win in the men's 200-meter individual medley final at the Austin Grand Prix swimming meet Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Austin, Texas.

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  16. Michael Phelps swims in the men's 100-meter backstroke final at the Austin Grand Prix swimming meet on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Phelps finished third. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Michael Phelps swims in the men's 100-meter backstroke final at the Austin Grand Prix swimming meet on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Phelps finished third.

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  17. Michael Phelps swims in the men's 100 meter butterfly final at the Austin Grand Prix swimming meet, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Phelps won with a time of 52.41 seconds. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Michael Phelps swims in the men's 100 meter butterfly final at the Austin Grand Prix swimming meet, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Phelps won with a time of 52.41 seconds.

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  18. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Bob Bowman, Michael Phelps' head coach, speaks to the media during a press conference to debut the new Speedo FASTSKIN 3 at Skylight Studios on November 30, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Bob Bowman, Michael Phelps' head coach, speaks to the media during a press conference to debut the new Speedo FASTSKIN 3 at Skylight Studios on November 30, 2011 in New York City.

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  19. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: (L-R) Swimmers, Katie Hoff, Nathan Adrian, Dana Vollmer, Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Tyler Clary, Jessica Hardy and Ryan Cochrane pose for a photo during a press conference to debut the new Speedo FASTSKIN 3 at Skylight Studios on November... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: (L-R) Swimmers, Katie Hoff, Nathan Adrian, Dana Vollmer, Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Tyler Clary, Jessica Hardy and Ryan Cochrane pose for a photo during a press conference to debut the new Speedo FASTSKIN 3 at Skylight Studios on November...

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  20. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Michael Phelps walks on a stage during a press conference to debut the new Speedo FASTSKIN 3 at Skylight Studios on November 30, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Michael Phelps walks on a stage during a press conference to debut the new Speedo FASTSKIN 3 at Skylight Studios on November 30, 2011 in New York City.

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  21. U.S. Olympic gold medallist swimmer Michael Phelps (L) joins the U.S. Olympic swim team while they model the new Speedo brand swimsuits "Speedo FASTSKIN3" at a news conference in New York November 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    U.S. Olympic gold medallist swimmer Michael Phelps (L) joins the U.S. Olympic swim team while they model the new Speedo brand swimsuits "Speedo FASTSKIN3" at a news conference in New York November 30, 2011.

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  22. U.S. Olympic gold medallist swimmer Michael Phelps (R) and U.S. swimmer Natalie Coughlin promote the new Speedo brand swimsuits "Speedo FASTSKIN3" at a news conference in New York November 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    U.S. Olympic gold medallist swimmer Michael Phelps (R) and U.S. swimmer Natalie Coughlin promote the new Speedo brand swimsuits "Speedo FASTSKIN3" at a news conference in New York November 30, 2011.

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  23. Olympic medalist Michael Phelps gestures as she speaks during a news conference debuting Speedo's new Fastskin 3 swimsuit in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Olympic medalist Michael Phelps gestures as she speaks during a news conference debuting Speedo's new Fastskin 3 swimsuit in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.

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  24. Olympic medalist Michael Phelps, left, gestures as he speaks with Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte listening during a news conference debuting Speedo's new Fastskin 3 swimsuit in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Olympic medalist Michael Phelps, left, gestures as he speaks with Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte listening during a news conference debuting Speedo's new Fastskin 3 swimsuit in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.

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  25. Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, right, is joined fellow members of the United States swim team during a news conference debuting Speedo's new Fastskin 3 swimsuit in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, right, is joined fellow members of the United States swim team during a news conference debuting Speedo's new Fastskin 3 swimsuit in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.

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Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps (C) applauds as he watches the Heart Truth's Red Dress Fashion Show in New York, February 8, 2012. Awareness of heart disease, the leading killer of U.S. women, received a boost on Wednesday when Brinkley, singer Gloria Estefan and other stars took to the...

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  1. I am really, really pleased ... I try not to listen to whatever anyone says. There is always something to fire me up. I welcome all the comments. Bring them on. It will help me swim faster in the future.
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Sky Sports 1 month ago
  2. The 2012 Games will be the last for Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin – they both have indicated that. They are the most-celebrated male and female swimmers of all time. But Ryan Lochte could be the big story
    SOURCE: The Big Lead 2 months ago
  3. Being able to do three races in 50 minutes, I'm very pleased
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Austin American-Statesman 1 month ago
  4. My dad was talking about that and he asked if I remember when Michael Phelps won one of his goal medals by .01 seconds. He then asked if I remembered who finished second ... I don't think I'll be remembered as much as Nick Morris, and he deserves that.
    SOURCE: Kennebec Journal 2 months ago
  5. All of the memories are really hitting me ... It's kind of weird closing everything down.
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Austin American-Statesman 1 month ago
  6. Your body is under a lot of stress, and it's a lot of pain
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Austin American-Statesman 1 month ago
  7. We're in the same kind of boat ... She's a teammate of mine, she's a friend of mine and you always want people to do their best, so whatever she needs I'm here for her.
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Buffalo News 1 month ago
  8. I try not to listen to whatever anyone says
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Webindia123 1 month ago
  9. I need to probably be in better physical shape, I need to probably add maybe five more pounds of muscle, small things, turns, kick outs, just little tiny things.
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Forbes 2 months ago
  10. Knowing that I'm in the best suit has always been something that I thought was a cool gift
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 2 months ago
  11. Records are always made to be broken, in my eyes that's not a question
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: China Post 2 months ago
  12. It makes me feel completely at one with the water
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Independent.ie 2 months ago
  13. Everything is possible. That's something I have learnt in my career. There are no limits if you want to go out and do it then you just go out and do it. If you have that thought process, that you think you can do it, then you can do it. You're going to see a lot of fast swims and hopefully we're going t...
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Moneycontrol.com 2 months ago
  14. People have got to get out of their heads that these records are untouchable
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 2 months ago
  15. And that's the fun part ... I actually enjoy training. I enjoy working out. I want to be there because I want to be better.
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: GMANews.tv 2 months ago
  16. Every time I get into the pool, I want to race, I want to win
    – Michael Phelps SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 2 months ago