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Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps is an American swimmer. He is best known for being the most decorated Olympic competitor in history after competing in the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. Phelps won a record 23 gold medals, including winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympics, setting another record. He also holds 20 Guinness World Records for swimming. He retired from competitive swimming in 2016.
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Michael Phelps' Wife Nicole Shares Friendship Bracelet Son Boomer Made Baby Brother Nico: 'The Sweetest'
All About Michael Phelps' 4 Kids
Michael Phelps Celebrates 'Two Weeks as a Family of Six' as He Shares Sweet Photo of All Four Sons
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Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Welcome Baby Boy No. 4: 'We’re Now a Family of 6!'
Michael Phelps and Pregnant Wife Nicole Celebrate Christmas with Their Three Boys: 'Winter Wonderland Fun'
Michael Phelps and Pregnant Wife Nicole Pose with Their Three Sons as They Celebrate Thanksgiving
Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Expecting Baby No. 4, with Their 3 Sons to Become Big Brothers
Michael Phelps Gives Fans a Glimpse into His Whirlwind Weekend with His Wife and 3 Sons — See Photos
French Swimmer Leon Marchand Breaks Michael Phelps' Last Remaining Individual World Record
Kevin Hart Jokes He's 'Coming for' Michael Phelps' Gold Medals: 'Give Me a 2-Lap Head Start!'
Michael Phelps Opens Up About 'Looking Suicide in the Eye' and Managing His Mental Health (Exclusive)
Shaq, Michael Phelps and LeSean McCoy Offer Insightful Advice to Tom Brady Post Retirement
Michael Phelps' Sister Reveals Battle with Alcoholism After 15 Years Sober: 'Alcohol Became My Safety'
Michael Phelps and Sons Dress as Elves on Christmas for Sweet Family Photo
Michael Phelps Mourns the Death of His Father: 'I Will Miss You'
Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Snap Family Photo on Beckett and Boomer's First Day of School
Michael Phelps' Sons Watch as He's Inducted Into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame
Michael Phelps Praises Wife Nicole's Support amid Depression: 'The Glue That Holds Us Together'
Michael Phelps Says Therapy 'Saved' Him During His Darkest Moment: 'I Didn't Want to Be Alive'
What Did Michael Phelps Have to Say at the Beijing Olympics? Read Our 2008 Story
Simone Biles Is 'Blowing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Out of the Water,' Says Michael Phelps
Michael and Nicole Phelps Cheer on the Olympic Swimmers in Tokyo — and Snap a Selfie!
Adorable Photos of Michael Phelps and His Family
Michael Phelps Supports Simone Biles amid Mental Health Struggles: 'The Olympics Is Overwhelming'
Michael Phelps Has 'No Desire' to Swim Professionally Again, but Might If His Kids Ask Him to
Allison Schmitt Says Michael Phelps Being in Tokyo Is a 'Huge Support System' for Her and Team USA
30 Photos of Iconic Moments from Summer Olympics Through the Years
Michael Phelps on Why It's 'Challenging' for Athletes to Admit Their Mental Health Struggles
Michael Phelps on Being A Dad — And How Family Helps Him Through His Darkest Days
Swimmer Ryan Lochte Turned to Former Teammate Michael Phelps for Help Ahead of 2021 Olympic Trials
Skateboarder Ryan Sheckler Says Michael Phelps Helped Him Stay Sober: 'He Could Relate'
Celebs at Home: LeBron James Shows Off His New Art Piece Dedicated to 2 of His Heroes, and More!
Michael Phelps' Wife Nicole Opens Up About Her Fear of Losing Him to Depression
Michael Phelps Says It's 'Really Cool' to See His Three Sons Get Excited for Christmas
Michael Phelps Says 'Hell Yes, I Struggle' as He Gets Candid About Pushing Through Dark Moments
Michael Phelps' Son Boomer Celebrates His First Christmas — See the Cute Pics!
Watch Prince William and Michael Phelps Bond Over Fatherhood
Michael Phelps Ties the Knot in a Second Ceremony After News Breaks He's Been Secretly Married Since June
Diaper Bags, Minivans and Marriage: Michael Phelps tells PEOPLE About Plans for His Post-Olympic Life
The Date Is Set: Michael Phelps' Fiancée Nicole Johnson Reveals Wedding Plans
Simone Biles Says She's on the Brink of 'Ugly' Crying 'Every Minute' in Rio Post-Gold Medal Wins
Michael Phelps' Mom and Fiancée on Being His Biggest Fans: 'I've Never Seen Him So Happy as He Is Now'
Michael Phelps Insists His Olympic Swimming Career Is Over
Nicole Johnson Celebrates Michael Phelps' Final Swim with Baby Boomer and Parents
Sorry Ryan Lochte: Michael Phelps Confirms That This Is Really His Last Olympics
Michael Phelps' Mom Says Baby Boomer Is Set for His Rio Debut
Michael Phelps on Past Struggles with Alcohol: 'I Didn't Want to See Another Day'
Michael Phelps Makes History (Again!) as He Becomes First Male Swimmer to Make 5 Olympics
6 Rio Style Moments We're Still Talking About (and We're Just Getting Started)
Kelly Ripa & Her Kids Pose 17 Years Later, Plus More Celebs Who Flawlessly Recreated Their Throwback Pics
Michael Phelps on Sharing Mental Health Struggles in HBO Doc: 'Something We Need to Talk About'
Michael Phelps and Son Boomer, 4, Team Up with 'PAW Patrol' to Teach Kids About Water Safety
Olympic Athletes Speak to 'Dramatic Emptiness' After Games in Weight of Gold Documentary Trailer
Michael Phelps Says the Coronavirus Pandemic 'Is the Most Overwhelmed I've Ever Felt'
Michael Phelps Discusses Mental Health amid Coronavirus Pandemic: 'It Has Been Difficult'
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John Legend, Cole Sprouse & More Celebs' Sweetest Father/Son Twinning Moments
Michael Phelps' Three Sons Pose with Santa Claus in Adorable Snap: 'All Smiles and No Tears'
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Olympics Exclusive: See the Glowing Jacket Flag Bearer Michael Phelps Will Wear in the Opening Ceremony
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