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Michael Phelps
Michael Fred Phelps (born June 30, 1985) is an American swimmer, frequently cited as the greatest swimmer and one of the greatest Olympians of all time. He has won 22 career Olympic medals, 18 of which were gold. This is the most by any Olympian.
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How old was Michael Phelps when he won 8 gold medals at the 2008 summer Olympics?
His first gold OLYMPIC medal was during the 2004 Athens games. He was 19.
When does Michael Phelps practice?
His training regimen is EXTREMELY demanding. He practices 11 or 12 times per week. And if the math doesn't quite add up, well let me introduce to you the concept of morning practice. Phelps swims at least once every day (including Sunday), and 4 or 5 times a week he has a second practice that day, about 50 miles each day. That's amazing, right!!?
Which sport won Michael Phelps most of the medals?
Swimming
Michael Phelps won 22 medals in Olympic Swimming. He is the most decorated Olympian of all time.
- Gold - 18 (Olympic record)
- Silver - 2
- Bronze - 2
Is Michael Phelps a member of the Michigan Swim Team?
Michael Phelps is an American swimmer that has the record for most Olympic medals won by a single athlete ever. He attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
How many world records did Mphelps break in Beijing?
I don't know for sure, but I reckon if we all post as many as we can think of, we'll come up with something that's at least close! Here's my contribution for starters (all sourced from BBC Sport website): 1. Michael Phelps (US) - 200m freestyle 2. Michael Phelps - 200m butterfly 3. Michael Phelps - 200m individual medley 4. Michael Phelps - 400m individual medley 5. Michael Phelps & USA team - 4x100m freestyle relay 6. Michael Phelps & USA team - 4x200m freestyle relay 7. Michael Phelps 7 USA team - 4x100m medley relay 8. Rebecca Adlington (GB) - 800m freestyle 9. Usain Bolt (Jam) - 100m sprint 10. Usain Bolt - 200m sprint 11. Usain Bolt - 4x100m relay 12. Yelena Isinbayeva (Russia) - women's pole vault 13. Andrei Aramnau - men's 105kg weightlifting 14. Miran Jang - women's +75kg weightlifting 15. Lu Yong (China) - men's 85kg weightlifting Any more for any more?
Who held the record for the most gold medals at the Olympics before M Phelps?
For an Olympic 'career', before Phelps the record was 9 gold medals won by gymnast Larissa Latynina of the Soviet Union, runner Paavo Nurmi of Finland, swimmer Mark Spitz of the United States, and track and field's Carl Lewis of the United States.
Why does Michael Phelps love to swim?
His sisters influenced him into swimming. He was introduced to swimming when he was young by his sisters, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. He chose swimming because it was his main hobby, and something he wanted to do with his life.
How much does Michael schumacher make?
Michael Schumacher According to Forbes,was the Swiss-born racecar driver makes an estimated $2 each year to drive his Ferrari Enzo. I'm sure he can't complain. His Ferrari Enzo is just his everyday car, so $2 is about enough, though he foots his own petrol bills. I am sure we dont earn money just to drive our cars. His F1 racing is the thing that pulls money in for him.
He was actually one of the most paid professional atheletes in the world in 2004. Remember, these guys get huge amounts of money from endorsing products (like Tiger Woods in Nike commercials). And Formula 1 racing is the most popular racing organization outside of the United States. He was paid $80 million in 2004. He was then paid $60million in 2005, because Fernando Alonso won the season, advertisers decided not to chose him for endorsements.
Last year he made roughly 49 million euros.
no last year he got 52 million euros
In 2010 he was asked to return to formula one for a paycheck of 7 million dollars.
How many times has Michael Phelps been in the olyimpics?
Michael Phelps has been to four Olympic Games: 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Who is Fred Phelps father of Michael Phelps' mother and father?
Yes, Michael's parents Fred and Debbie separated in 1993, and divorced when Michael was 9.
What was Michael Phelps' education?
Michael Phelps went to school in Maryland
He was a well thought student and skipped 5,7 grade
He was only 15 when he started collage.
How can you meet Michael Phelps?
For starters, don't stalk him As far as casually and safely attempting to run into him, this is my guess:
It's probably too late, but: you could have tried to hang out by the pool at the University of Michigan for the last four years, but Phelps is done with college and supposedly moving back to his hometown in Baltimore, Maryland after completing the Olympics.
If he moves back home: hang around or try to get trained or lessons at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club, where his lifelong coach will be taking the CEO position there, after the Olympics.
It's awful, but: become best friends with a Make-A-Wish kid who really loves Michael Phelps.
It's almost impossible, but: you could become an Olympian yourself. At least you would get invited to the same parties.
Other than that, pray. Pray really hard. But don't stalk.
Go here for some more interesting info. and stats on the Phabulous Phenom Phelps:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=2/bio/index.html
Who were Michael Phelps role models growing up?
Michael Phelps sisters were both competitive swimmers who introduced him to swimming at age 7 as an outlet for ADHD.
Additionally, according to the Wikipedia article on Phelps... "Phelps idolized Australian Ian Thorpe as a teenager, modeling his public image after Thorpe, and later watched videos to try to emulate the Aussie's famous six-beat underwater dolphin kick off the turns"
Most likely it was Mark Spitz.
What are some words that you can describe Michael Phelps?
lucky cuz he beat ian croker by 0.04 at the 2004 Athens Olympics for 100 butterfly
successful
determined
responsible
passionate
talented
strong willed
pot smoker
Michael Phelps (born June 30, 1985) is a swimmer, a US Olympic athlete who won a record 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. He has a total of 14 gold medals and holds 6 world records in swimming.
In 2009, he was subject to extensive (and some feel undue) media coverage for a video showing him smoking marijuana.
While preparing for competition, he is said to eat up to 12000 calories a day. An impressive total, but much of this is consumed by his long hours of swimming.
How many calories does Michael Phelps eat?
All i can say is that he has six meals a day and lets just say that they are not the healthest of meals
Breakfast: Three fried egg sandwiches with mayonnaise, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Three chocolate chip pancakes. One Five Egg Omelet garnished with parsley. Three slices of French Toast with powdered sugar on the top. One Bowl of Grits and Two cups of Coffee.
Lunch: One pound of Enriched Pasta with tomato sauce. Two large Ham and cheese sandwiches on white bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. and 4 Energy Drinks containing 1,000 Calories each.
Dinner: One pound of Enriched Pasta. One whole cheese and tomato Pizza and 4 more energy drinks containing 1,000 calories each.
That's one day of eating for Michael Phelps.
This is a total of 12,000 calories in a day.
Anything he wants AND he still wouldn't get fat.
What is Michael Phelps record?
He has broken 37 world record, Many times just lowering his (then) current world records.
37 :)
Is Michael Phelps the fastesr swimmer in the world?
Michael Phelps is most definatley a profesional swimmer!
Pro level is Olympics and Fina worlds etc.
Michael Phelps is the best swimmer in history.
Amazing preformances at the olympics.
Proud =]
What sport is Michael Phelps famous for?
He loooooooves tp swim and listen to his I-Pod.Every one knows that!
