Phelps, Michael

Michael Phelps chronicles his swimming career, discussing how he has overcome physical, mental, and emotional obstacles, his experiences at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the 2009 World Championships, his family and coaches, his passion for swimming, and the challenges he has faced throughout his career.

Olympic medalist, Michael Phelps, recalls his life and journey to the 2004 Olympic games in Greece where he won eight medals including six gold, and describes his own personal struggles with his parent's divorce and his attention deficit disorder.

Swimmer Michael Phelps reflects on his life, recounting his transformation from a young, inexperienced swimmer to the greatest swimmer in the world and discussing his childhood, parents' divorce, brutal training schedule, relationship with his mother and coach, and other related topics.

Presents statistical analogies pertaining to the training and competition achievements of American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, with illustrations.