Michael Phelps

Biography

Michael Fred Phelps, born  June 30th, 1985, is an American swimmer and 14-time Olympic gold medalist (the most by any Olympian), who currently holds seven world records in swimming.

He holds the record for the most gold medals won at a single Olympics; a total of eight, surpassing Mark Spitz, also a swimmer. Even before winning his 8th medal, Phelps had won more medals by himself than all but 14 entire countries. Overall, Phelps has won 16 Olympic medals: six gold and two bronze at Athens in 2004, and eight gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

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  New Details: Michael Phelps Drank Beer Before Accident

  "The Insider" has confirmed reports that Olympic great Michael Phelps told officials he drank a beer before a car accident he was involved in last... more

  Published 8/16/09 by
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  Latest: Police Plan to Cite Michael Phelps After Car Crash

  "The Insider" has learned that Olympic champ Michael Phelps will be cited by Baltimore police following a Thursday night car accident he was involved... more

  Published 8/14/09 by
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  Olympian Michael Phelps in Car Accident

  " The Insider" can confirm that Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was in a car accident in Baltimore on Thursday night. Read on for the details. A... more

  Published 8/13/09 by
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  Michael Phelps Pens New Book

  Michael Phelps has reportedly gone from 14-time Olympic gold medalist to children's book author. Phelps has a new book for kids coming out titled... more

  Published 6/14/09 by
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  Update: Police Reveal Who Was at Fault in Michael Phelps Crash

  "The Insider" has learned who police say was at fault for the Thursday night car accident involving Olympic champ Michael Phelps . A Baltimore... more

  Published 8/14/09 by
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  No Charges to be Filed Against Michael Phelps

  A South Carolina sheriff says he will not charge Michael Phelps after an investigation stemming from a published photo that depicted the Olympic... more

  Published 2/16/09 by
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  Michael Phelps 'Sorry' After Bong Photo

  Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps has acknowledged " regrettable" behavior and " bad judgment" after he was depicted in a photo using a bong.... more

  Published 2/1/09 by
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  Michael Phelps Suspended from Competition

  After Michael Phelps was depicted in a published photo allegedly inhaling from a marijuana bong, the Olympic great has lost swimming competition... more

  Published 2/5/09 by
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  Michael Phelps Says He Made 'A Stupid Mistake'

  Olympic swimming champ Michael Phelps opens up to NBC News' Matt Lauer in his first TV interview since the controversial photo surfaced of Phelps... more

  Published 3/12/09 by
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  Michael Phelps Faces Police Investigation

  Olympic swimming champ Michael Phelps has apologized for a photo depicting him using a bong, but one South Carolina sheriff says police can't let the... more

  Published 2/3/09 by