Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps, the renowned American swimmer, was born in Baltimore in 1985.

At the age of 7, Michael Phelps starts swimming, mainly because his older sisters, Whitney and Hilary, were swimming.

In 1992, Michael Phelps began his journey as a swimmer, marking the start of his remarkable career.

Michael Phelps' parents got divorced.

On July 25, 2000, Michael Phelps competed in the Sydney Olympics, marking a significant milestone in his career.

On January 10, 2001, Michael Phelps broke his first world record, marking a significant achievement in his career.

Phelps broke the world record in the 200-meter butterfly at the age of 15 years and 9 months, becoming the youngest male ever to set a world record in swimming.

Phelps won three gold medals and two silvers at the 2002 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Yokohama, Japan. He competed in various events including the 400-meter individual medley, 200-meter butterfly, 200-meter individual medley, and 4×200-meter freestyle relay.

In the final of the 200-meter individual medley at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships, Phelps smashed his own record with a time of 1:56.04 to win the gold medal and finished almost 3 seconds ahead of Ian Thorpe.

In the final of the 400-meter individual medley at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships, Phelps broke his own world record with a time of 4:09.09 to easily claim the gold medal.

On July 30, 2003, Michael Phelps received the Sullivan Award, recognizing his outstanding achievements in swimming.

In August 2003, Michael Phelps participated in the World Swim Championships, further solidifying his status as a top swimmer.

On June 14, 2004, Michael Phelps clinched his first Olympic gold medal at the Athens Olympics, adding to his remarkable tally of 5 gold medals and 2 bronze medals.

Phelps won his first Olympic gold medal in the 400-meter individual medley with a world record time of 4:08.26.

Phelps won a gold medal in the 200-meter butterfly with a time of 1:54.04, breaking Tom Malchow's Olympic record.

Phelps finished first in the 200-meter individual medley with an Olympic record time of 1:57.14.

Phelps defeated American teammate Ian Crocker in the 100-meter butterfly final with a time of 51.25.

Michael Phelps achieved great success at the World Championships in Montreal by winning five gold medals and a silver.

At the 2007 World Aquatics Championships, Michael Phelps won seven gold medals, tying the record for a global long-course championship held by Mark Spitz since the 1972 Summer Olympics, and broke five world records. He set world records in the 200-meter freestyle, 200-meter butterfly, and 200-meter individual medley, and won gold in the 4×100-meter freestyle, 4×200-meter freestyle relay, 100-meter butterfly, and 400-meter individual medley.

Michael Phelps made history by winning an incredible seven gold medals at the World Championships in Melbourne.

Phelps set an Olympic record in the preliminary heats of the 400-meter individual medley and went on to win the gold medal, breaking his previous world record by nearly two seconds.

Phelps broke his previous world record in the 200-meter freestyle by nearly a second, winning his third gold medal and setting his third world record at the Olympics.

Phelps achieved his goal of breaking Spitz’s record of seven gold medals at one Olympics by winning eight gold medals and setting multiple world records at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

After taking a day off from finals, Phelps won his sixth gold of the Beijing Games by winning the 200-meter individual medley with a world record time, finishing ahead of his competitor by over two seconds.

Phelps won his seventh gold medal of the Games in the men's 100-meter butterfly, setting an Olympic record for the event and edging out his nearest competitor by one hundredth of a second.

During the Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals, the most ever by an Olympic swimmer, and set 7 world records.

Michael Phelps, an Olympic Champion in swimming, made history by winning 8 gold medals in a single Olympics at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Phelps won the 200-meter butterfly and contributed to the 4×200-meter freestyle relay victory. He also competed in the 400-meter individual medley heats but failed to make the A final. In the 4×100-meter freestyle relay, Phelps set a championship record in the 100-meter freestyle as the lead-off leg.

Phelps won the 100-meter butterfly and contributed to the 4×100-meter freestyle relay victory. He also swam in the 4×100-meter medley relay and finished first.

Phelps, the two-time defending Olympic champion, won his heat in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2012 London Olympics.

Phelps won a silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly and a gold medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics, equaling and then surpassing Larisa Latynina to become the all-time record holder for most Olympic medals won.

Phelps won his 16th Olympic gold medal in the 200-meter individual medley at the 2012 Summer Olympics, becoming the first male swimmer to win the same event in three consecutive Olympics.

Phelps won the Olympic gold medal in the 100 m butterfly and the 4×100-meter medley relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics, concluding the event as the most successful swimmer of the meet for the third Olympics in a row.

Michael Phelps participated in the Rio Olympics.

Michael Phelps won multiple gold medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, including the 200-metre individual medley and the 200-metre butterfly, which captured international attention due to his rivalry with Chad le Clos.

On August 7, 2016, in his first event at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic gold medal in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay.

Phelps won his 21st gold medal in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the Rio Olympics, setting an all-time record in swimming for any event. This victory also marked his 4th consecutive gold medal in this event.

Phelps secured his 22nd gold medal in the 200 m individual medley at the Rio Olympics, becoming the first swimmer to win the same individual event four times. This victory also marked his 4th consecutive gold medal in the event as well as his 4th in the Games.

On August 12, 2016, after an illustrious career, Michael Phelps announced his second retirement, having amassed more medals than 161 countries. His retirement marked the end of an era in swimming and left an indelible mark on the sport.

Phelps concluded his career with another gold medal, his 23rd at the Olympics and his 28th Olympic medal overall, in the 4 × 100-meter medley relay at the Rio Olympics. Together with his team, they broke the Olympic record and won the United States' 1001st all-time Olympic gold medal.

Michael Phelps' struggle with ADHD played a crucial role in his athletic achievements, leading to 28 Olympic medals, including 23 gold medals. His story serves as an inspiration for individuals with ADHD and learning differences.