Michael Phelps

In Their Own Words

“I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it.”

— Michael Phelps

Areas of Expertise

Key Achievements

• 23 Olympic gold medals — most decorated Olympian of all time
• Won 8 gold medals at a single Olympics (Beijing 2008)
• Advocated for mental health awareness after battling depression
• Set 39 world records over his career

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