| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Fred Phelps II | 30 Jun, 1985 | United States of America |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Swimming | United States of America (Swimming) |
American |
Born on 30th June 1985, Michael Phelps is an American former swimmer who is the most adorned Olympic athlete till date. He has earned a total number of 83 medals during his active career by participating in various international events.
A glimpse of his achievements:-
- Phelps is the only swimmer to receive "World Swimmer of the Year" Award for 8 Times.
- Micheal Phelps holds 39 world records in swimming out of which 29 are in the individual event and 10 are in relay events.
- He was honored with the "Best Male Athlete ESPY Award" in 2009.
- Phelps is among those few athletes who have participated in Olympics five times.
- He received the James E. Sullivan Award in 2003.
- He won "FINA Swimmer of the year" award two times in the years 2012 and 2016.
- Honored as the "Sportsman of the Year" in 2008 by a well-known American magazine "Sports Illustrated".
- He was honored with the "USOC Sportsman of the Year" Award four times in the years 2004, 2008, 2011-12 and 2016.
Updated On :30 Nov, 2021
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