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He is the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time [7] with a total of 28 medals. [8] Phelps also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (23), [9] Olympic gold medals in individual events (13), and Olympic medals in individual events (16). [10]
Apr 2, 2014 · Michael Phelps is an American swimmer who holds the record for the most Olympics medals won by any athlete at 28, including 23 gold medals and 13 individual golds. Phelps competed in his first...
Michael Phelps is arguably the greatest Olympian ever. Some might argue that Usain Bolt, Carl Lewis or Nadia Comaneci have a claim. But for sheer numbers of medals claimed, there is a clear, hands-down winner: Michael Phelps.
- Athens 2004. Michael Phelps was only 15 when he made the American swimming Olympics team for Sydney 2000. He finished just fifth in the 200-metre butterfly final but he would win golds four years later.
- Beijing 2008. The swimming pools at the Beijing National Aquatics Centre played host to the American swimming legend’s consummate Olympic performance. How many gold medals did Michael Phelps win you ask?
- London 2012. In contrast to his other Olympics appearances, London 2012 did not start off with a medal for Phelps. In fact, his first gold medal came in the fourth event he participated in.
- Rio 2016. The allure of the water proved too tempting for Phelps and the American legend announced in April 2014 that he would make a return to the pool.
Sep 9, 2024 · 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 first athlete to win eight gold medals at a single Olympics. Learn more about Phelps’s life and career.
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Sep 11, 2020 · Today we’re diving into how Michael Phelps became He’s the most decorated Olympian in history, with 28 medals...23 of them gold. His career spanned five Games -- two decades of dominance.
Michael Phelps stands as the most decorated Olympian in history with 23 gold medals, the highest number of gold medals in individual Olympic events, representing the United States throughout his swimming career.
