Michael Fred Phelps II

nickname

Superman, The Baltimore Bullet, Flying Fish, MP, Gomer

Sun sign

Krebs

Place of birth / place of residence

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

nationality

training

Phelps went to Rodgers Forge Elementary , Dumbarton Middle School and Towson High School from where he later graduated in 2003.

After Michael finished high school, he enrolled at the University of Michigan with a major in Sports Management.

occupation

Professional swimmer

family

• Father – Michael Fred Phelps (Retired Maryland State Trooper)
• Mother – Deborah Sue “Debbie” (née Davisson) (middle school principal)
• Siblings – Whitney Phelps (Older Sister), Hilary Phelps (Older Sister)

Manager

Phelps is signed with –

• Octagon (sports management company)
• Michael Phelps Foundation

swimming styles

Backstroke, freestyle, individual mix, butterfly

To build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm

weight

90 kg or 198.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Michael Phelps from –

1. Lily Donaldson – In 2008, Michael began dating English model Lily Donaldson.
2. Stephanie Reis (2008) – In August 2008, Phelps had a falling out with Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice.
3. Caroline Pal (2008-2009) – Phelps was in a brief relationship with American waitress Caroline Pal, whom he met during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. They dated from September 2008 to April 2009.
4. Maria Ho (2008) – RUMOUR
5. Carrie Prejean (2009) – In 2009, Michael dated an American model, Carrie Prejean. They dated for several months before breaking up the same year.
6. Brittny Gastineau (2010-2011) – From November 2010 to February 2011, the American swimming superstar was in a relationship with American socialite Brittny Gastineau.
7. Megan Rossee (2012-2013) – From 2012 to early 2013, Michael dated American model Megan Rossee.
8. Win McMurry (2013) – In 2013, Phelps was in a brief relationship with American TV personality Win McMurry.
9. Taylor Lianne Chandler (2014) – RUMOUR
10. Nicole Johnson (2009-2012; 2014-Present) – Michael first started dating Nicole Johnson in 2009. The couple stayed together for three years before temporarily separating in 2012. Shortly thereafter they got back together. Phelps and Nicole got engaged on February 21, 2015. Together they have one son, Boomer Robert Phelps (born May 5, 2016).

race/ethnicity

White

Michael is English, Irish, Welsh, German and Scottish.

hair colour

Hellbraun

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Big ears
• Huge wingspan (his arm length can be up to 6ft 7in)
• oblong face

measurements

Michael Phelps’ body specifications can be:

• Chest – 121 cm (47.5 in)
• Arms/biceps – 41 cm or 16 inches
• Waist – 89 cm or 35 inches

shoe size

14 (US)

brand promotion

Michael has signed endorsement deals with Speedo, Omega, AT&T, Powerbar, Visa, Argent Mortgage, etc.

He has also appeared in television commercials for Under Armour, Subway Restaurants, Head & Shoulders and others.

Religion

Phelps believes in God.

Known for

For many experts, Phelps was the best swimmer on the planet because of his dominance in the pool. He will be remembered for winning 8 gold medals at the Beijing 2008 Olympics and as the most dominant Olympian of all time (22 medals through 2016 from a total of three Olympiads).

First swimming competition

Phelps made his professional swimming debut at the Sydney Summer Games in 2000. He competed in the men’s 200m butterfly and ^{placed 5th} . At that time, Michael was only 15 years old.

First TV show

Aside from swimming competitions, Michael first appeared on the TV show Miss USA 2005 as himself – Celebrity Judge in 2005.

Personal trainer

Michael received training from BobBowman when he was 11 and since then these two have been working together all the time. Phelps credits Bob for his achievements and for pushing him from a young age.

Michael is known for his tireless work ethic and for being very energetic. He works out 3 to 5 hours in the pool and eats a whopping 10,000 calories a day. He trains six days a week and hasn’t missed a workout (no holidays, no days off) in years.

Michael Phelps favorite things

• City In USA – Baltimore
• International Travel Destination – Australia
• Music – HipHop
• Celebrity – Michael Jordan
• Menu – Cereal/oatmeal for breakfast, protein and eggs after a workout
• Food – Corn Dogs
• Music Artists – Eminem, Usher, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent
• Film – Tommy Boy (1995)
• Color – blue
• Actor – Scott Baio

Michael Phelps facts

1. Phelps’ parents divorced when he was 9 years old.
2. He started swimming at the age of 7.
3. Growing up, he idolized Ian Thorpe.
4. When Michael was 11 years old, he was identified with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
5. Phelps’ first club was North Baltimore Aquatic Club. He was coached by Bob Bowman.
6. At the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, Michael set a world record in the 200-meter butterfly and became the youngest swimmer to set a world record in swimming. At the time, Phelps was only 15 years and 9 months old.
7. At the 2003 World Championships, he won four gold medals and two silver medals. He also broke five world records during the event.
8. Michael won a total of 17 medals at the World Championships from 2001 to 2007.
9. He has double-jointed knees and elbows that help him do a dolphin-like kick while swimming.
10. Michael competed for USA in 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012.
11. In February 2009, a friend of Michael’s posted a picture of the swimmer smoking marijuana at a party.
12. He once owned a black Cadillac Escalade. It is unknown if he still owns it or not.
13. In his birthplace, Towson, Maryland, there is a street named for Michael.
14. He was named World Swimmer of the Year in 2003, 2004 and 2006.
15. At the age of 19 in November 2004, Phelps was charged with driving under the influence (DUI). He was fined $250, sentenced to 18 months probation, and attended the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) session.
16. In September 2014, Phelps was handcuffed again by the police for drinking and driving. Following the incident, Michael was banned from all swimming events for a period of six months and was removed from the list of swimmers required to represent USA at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships.
17. At the 2008 Olympics, Phelps was rumored to be using illegal drugs to boost his swimming pool performance. He later denied the rumors by passing all nine tests of the official anti-doping testing system.
18. In 2008, Phelps opened the Michael Phelps Foundation which focuses on expanding swimming as a sport and promoting healthier lifestyles.
19. He stated that his mother is the most influential person for him.
20. When Michael has free time, he plays video games or watches TV.
21. He likes to play golf.
22. At the University of Michigan, Phelps had sometimes worked as Bob Bowman’s assistant coach.
23. Despite this, he retired after the 2012 OlympicsIn April 2014, in London, Michael announced that he was going back to the pool. In May 2014, Phelps competed in the 100-meter butterfly event in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he placed first.
24. Michael qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympics after winning the 200m individual medley and 100m butterfly events in the US Olympic team tests.
25. Visit his official website @ michaelphelps.com.
26. Follow Phelps on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.