Michael Phelps

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Michael Phelps is an American former competitive swimmer and the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 28 medals.

Michael Phelps won six gold and two bronze medals at the Olympics held in Athens in 2004. He was a perfect 8 for 8 in Beijing bringing in eight gold medals in 2008. In London he gained 4 more Golds, a Silver, and a Bronze. Phelps holds the record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympic year, and his total medal count of 22 is also a record. 

Michael Phelps has won many awards, including World Swimmer of the Year six times and American Swimmer of the Year Award eight times. He has taken part in many international competitions and has won 59 medals from these competitions. Of these, 50 were gold, seven silver, and two bronze. In addition, Phelps received the Sportsman of the Year Award from Sports Illustrated magazine.

In addition to his successful swimming career, Michael Phelps has written two books and also co-founded the nonprofit organization Swim with the Stars, which holds camps for swimmers of all ages. He started the Michael Phelps Foundation, promoting healthier lifestyles and the sport of swimming. Phelps is also part of the US Anti-Doping Agency’s Project Believe program, and he is tested rigorously to ensure his system is free of performance-enhancing drugs.

Michael Phelps’ deals with major brand corporate names have included Speedo, Visa, Subway, Wheaties and Louis Vuitton. More recently, Phelps has inked sponsorship deals with Under Armour, Omega, Master Spas, Sol Republic, 800razors.com, and Aqua Sphere.

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