Former Competitive Swimmer & Most Decorated Olympian of All Time

Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history, with a record 28 Olympic medals, including 23 gold. The legendary American swimmer competed in five Olympic Games from 2000 to 2016, setting numerous world records and making history at the 2008 Beijing Games by winning a record eight gold medals at a single Olympics. A specialist in butterfly, freestyle, and individual medley events, Phelps retired as one of the greatest swimmers and athletes of all time.