Michael Fred Phelps II[5] (born June 30, 1985) [6] is an American former competitive swimmer. He won more Olympic medals than any other athlete, a total of 28 medals across four Olympic Games.

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Dec 23, 2025 · Michael Phelps is an American swimmer, who is the most-decorated athlete in Olympic history with 28 medals, which include a record 23 gold. At the 2008 Games in Beijing, he became the …

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Michael Phelps’ performances at the 2004-16 Olympics have brought him strong consideration as the greatest ever Olympian. He has surpassed the records of Mark Spitz and Johnny Weissmuller and is …

One of them was Phelps, who as a 15-year-old qualified for the Olympic Games in Sydney in the 200-meter butterfly, in the process becoming the youngest male swimmer to qualify for Team USA in 68 …

Aug 12, 2025 · Michael Phelps closes the Rio Olympics with a gold medal in the butterfly leg of the 4x100 medley relay. Phelps finishes his career with 28 medals, having won five golds and a silver at …

Jul 22, 2024 · Michael Phelps is the world's most decorated Olympian by far, with 23 gold medals. He'll be at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, but not as an athlete.

2 days ago · Michael Phelps Honored With SI’s 2025 Muhammad Ali Legacy Award A decade ago, the Olympic hero shared the story of his painful mental health journey with the world.

Jan 19, 2024 · Michael Phelps is widely regarded as the greatest athlete to ever compete in the Olympics, and his jaw-dropping accomplishments quickly make the case. Phelps has won 28 …