Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, holding a record of 28 medals. He has the most Olympic gold medals (23), the most individual gold medals (13), and the most individual medals overall (16). At the 2004 Athens Olympics, he tied the record with eight medals, winning six gold and two bronze. In 2008, he broke the record for most first-place finishes at a single Olympic Games with eight gold medals. He continued his success at the 2012 London Olympics with four gold and two silver medals, and at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, winning five gold and one silver. He was the most successful athlete for four consecutive Olympics.
In 1912, Otto Farr set the record for the 100 backstroke world record.
In 1920, Duke Kahanamoku set the record for the oldest male champion in Olympic swimming history, a record later broken by Michael Phelps in 2016.
In 1926, Otto Farr's held the 100 backstroke world record.
In 1932, Ralph Flanagan was the youngest male to make a U.S. Olympic swim team, a record that stood until Michael Phelps qualified in 2000.
In 1972, Mark Spitz set a record by achieving seven first-place finishes at a single Olympic Games. This record was later broken by Michael Phelps in 2008.
In the 1980 Winter Olympics, Eric Heiden set the record for individual gold medals at a single Games.
From 1983, Bob Bowman swam for Florida State University.
On June 30, 1985, Michael Fred Phelps II was born. He is an American former competitive swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time.
Until 1985, Bob Bowman swam for Florida State University.
In the 1992 Summer Games, Vitaly Scherbo equaled the record for individual gold medals at a single Games.
In 1994, when Phelps was nine years old, his parents divorced, which had a severe negative impact on him and his siblings.
In 2000, Michael Phelps became a USA Olympic team member.
In 2000, Michael Phelps did not get a medal in an Olympic event, for the first time in his career.
In 2000, Michael Phelps finished 5th in the 200-meter butterfly, marking his first appearance in the finals for that event.
In 2000, Michael Phelps's father remarried.
In 2000, at the age of 15, Phelps qualified for the Summer Olympics, becoming the youngest male (since Ralph Flanagan in 1932) to make a U.S. Olympic swim team in 68 years. He finished fifth in the 200-meter butterfly.
In 2001, Ian Thorpe set a record of six gold medals at the World Championships.
In 2002, Michael Phelps started a winning streak in 200-meter butterfly that continued until 2010.
In 2002, at Nationals, the selection meet for the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, Phelps set an American record in the 200-meter individual medley and was just off the world record in the 200-meter butterfly. In the 400-meter individual medley, Phelps bettered the world record held by Tom Dolan with a time of 4:11.09.
In 2003, Michael Phelps set a record of 1:55.94 in the 200-meter individual medley.
In 2003, Phelps graduated from Towson High School.
In 2003, at Nationals, Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle, 200-meter backstroke, and the 100-meter butterfly, becoming the first American swimmer to win three different races in three different strokes at a national championship. At the Duel in the Pool, Phelps broke the world record in the 400-meter individual medley. At a meet in Santa Clara County, California, Phelps broke the world record in the 200-meter individual medley.
In 2003, at the World Aquatics Championships, Phelps won four gold medals, two silver medals, and broke five world records. He broke his first world record on July 22 in the semi-finals for the 200-meter butterfly. In the final of the 200-meter butterfly, on July 23, Phelps easily won the gold medal. Phelps also swam the lead-off leg for the 4×200-meter freestyle relay, winning a silver medal.
In November 2004, Michael Phelps, at age 19, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Salisbury, Maryland. He pleaded guilty to driving while impaired and was sentenced to probation, fined, and ordered to speak to students about drinking and driving.
After the 2004 Summer Olympics, Bob Bowman was hired as the head coach for the University of Michigan after Jon Urbanchek retired.
Following his two titles in the Athens 2004 Olympics, Michael Phelps became the first swimmer, male or female, to win three Olympic butterfly titles.
In 2004, Michael Phelps became a USA Olympic team member.
In 2004, Michael Phelps won first place in the 200-meter butterfly.
In 2004, at the Olympic Games in Athens, the United States set a record in the 4x100-meter medley relay.
In 2004, at the Summer Olympics in Athens, Phelps tied the record of eight medals of any color at a single Games, winning six gold and two bronze medals.
In 2005, Ian Crocker set a world-record time of 50.40 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly.
In 2005, at the World Aquatics Championships, Michael Phelps secured a total of six medals, comprising five gold medals and one silver medal. He did not advance past the preliminary heats in the 400-meter freestyle. He won gold in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay, the 200-meter freestyle, the 200-meter individual medley, the 4x200-meter freestyle relay, and the 4x100-meter medley relay. He earned a silver medal in the 100-meter butterfly.
In 2005, at the World Championship Trials, Phelps dropped his specialty events, the 400-meter individual medley and the 200-meter butterfly, and experimented with the 400-meter freestyle and the 100-meter freestyle. Phelps went on to win the 400-meter freestyle, the 200-meter freestyle, the 100-meter butterfly, the 100-meter freestyle, and the 200-meter individual medley at the Trials.
In 2006, Michael Phelps competed in the backstroke at the Pan Pacific Championships.
On August 1, 2007, at the US Nationals in Indianapolis, Michael Phelps swam the 200-meter backstroke in 1:54.65, the third fastest time ever in the event.
In 2007, Michael Phelps met Nicole Johnson at the ESPYs.
In 2007, Michael Phelps won the 100-meter butterfly.
In 2007, at the World Aquatics Championships, Michael Phelps showcased his dominance by winning seven gold medals, equaling Mark Spitz's record. He broke five world records in the process. Phelps's gold medals came in the 4x100-meter freestyle, the 200-meter freestyle, setting a world record, the 200-meter butterfly, setting a world record, the 200-meter individual medley, setting a world record, the 4x200-meter freestyle relay, setting a world record, the 100-meter butterfly, and the 400-meter individual medley, setting a world record.
On August 17, 2008, Michael Phelps secured his eighth gold medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay at the Olympic Games in Beijing, surpassing Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals won in a single Olympic Games. His team set a new world record in the event with a time of 3 minutes and 29.34 seconds. Phelps swam the butterfly leg, setting the fastest split ever for the event.
After the 2008 Olympics, Michael Phelps used his $1 million Speedo bonus to set up the Michael Phelps Foundation, focusing on growing the sport of swimming and promoting healthier lifestyles.
After the 2008 Summer Olympics, Bob Bowman returned to Baltimore as CEO at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club.
After the 2008 Summer Olympics, Phelps started the Michael Phelps Foundation, which focuses on growing the sport of swimming and promoting healthier lifestyles.
During the 2008 Olympics, Michael Phelps faced press scrutiny regarding potential use of performance-enhancing substances. Phelps had signed up for Project Believe, a program by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. He passed all nine tests administered to him during the Games.
During the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Michael Phelps won his eighth Olympic gold medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay. Ian Thorpe, who previously doubted Phelps could win eight golds, congratulated Phelps.
In 2008, Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson broke up for the first time.
In 2008, Michael Phelps became a USA Olympic team member.
In 2008, Michael Phelps defended his individual title.
In 2008, Michael Phelps won first place in the 200-meter butterfly.
In 2008, Phelps earned Sports Illustrated magazine's Sportsman of the Year award due to his unprecedented Olympic success in the Beijing Games.
In 2008, at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Michael Phelps showcased his talent by competing in six individual events. He broke his own world record in the 400-meter individual medley, and won the 200-meter freestyle, the 200-meter butterfly, the 200-meter individual medley, and the 100-meter butterfly. He also secured a spot on the relay team.
The national team's success in the men's 4 × 100 m freestyle relay during the Beijing 2008 Olympics served as a motivation for Michael Phelps's return to swimming.
In February 2009, a photograph of Michael Phelps using a bong went viral, leading to the loss of Kellogg's as a sponsor and a three-month suspension by USA Swimming. He admitted the photo was authentic and apologized for his "inappropriate" behavior.
On April 9, 2009, Michael Phelps was invited to appear before the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate, to be honored for his Olympic accomplishments.
In 2009, Michael Phelps competed in the World Aquatics Championships. He won his third consecutive title in the 100-meter butterfly. He also participated in the 4x100-meter medley relay, where his team won the gold medal.
In 2009, Michael Phelps shortened his program at the National Championships, participating in only three individual events. He emerged victorious in the 200-meter freestyle, the 200-meter butterfly, and the 100-meter butterfly, setting a world-record time in the latter.
In 2009, Michael Phelps won the Rome title.
In 2010, Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson broke up for the second time.
In 2010, at the National Championships, Michael Phelps competed in five individual events. He won the 200-meter freestyle, ahead of Ryan Lochte, and the 200-meter butterfly, although he was dissatisfied with his butterfly performance. Phelps also won the 100-meter butterfly, securing his 50th national title. In the 200-meter individual medley, Phelps finished second to Lochte. In the 200-meter backstroke, he finished in fourth place.
In 2010, at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, Phelps won the 200-meter butterfly. He also participated in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay, where his team finished first. Phelps also competed in the 100-meter butterfly, finishing first and setting a championship record. His team also finished first in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay, and Phelps set the championship record in the 100-meter freestyle as the lead-off leg. In his final event, the 4x100-meter medley relay, Phelps and his team finished first.
In 2010, the Michael Phelps Foundation, the Michael Phelps Swim School, and KidsHealth.org developed and piloted the "im" program for Boys & Girls Club members, teaching children the importance of being active and healthy, with a focus on swimming.
In 2011, at the World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, Michael Phelps won a bronze medal in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay. He also won a silver medal in the 200-meter freestyle. He won a gold medal in the 200-meter butterfly, becoming the first swimmer to win five gold medals in one discipline at the World Aquatics Championships.
In 2011, the Xbox 360/Kinect game "Michael Phelps: Push the Limit" was released, aiming to bring swimming excitement to living rooms. Reviews were lukewarm.
On July 28, 2012, at the Summer Olympics, Michael Phelps placed eighth in the prelims for the 400-meter individual medley, qualifying last for the final. His time was well off his world record set four years earlier in Beijing.
On July 31, 2012, Michael Phelps won a silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly and a gold medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the Summer Olympics. With this win, he became the all-time record holder for the most Olympic medals won, surpassing Larisa Latynina.
On August 2, 2012, Michael Phelps won his 16th Olympic gold medal in the 200-meter individual medley, becoming the first male swimmer to win the same event in three consecutive Olympics. This marked his fifth Olympic title in the individual medley.
After the 2012 Olympics, Michael Phelps contemplated suicide due to struggles with depression.
Following the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Michael Phelps stated he hoped to work more with his Foundation after retiring from competition.
In 2012, Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson started to reconcile their relationship.
In 2012, Michael Phelps became a USA Olympic team member.
In 2012, Michael Phelps finished second in the 200-meter butterfly at the London Olympics, losing to Chad le Clos.
In 2012, Michael Phelps's final event at the Olympics was the 4x100-meter medley relay, where he won his 18th career gold medal and his 22nd overall. He ended the 2012 Olympics as the most successful swimmer for the third Olympics in a row. FINA honored Phelps with an award commemorating his standing as the most decorated Olympian ever.
In 2012, Michael Phelps, paired with Paul Casey, set the world record for the longest televised putt at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, sinking a putt from 159 feet away.
In 2012, Phelps won the FINA Swimmer of the Year Award for his international titles and record-breaking performances.
In 2012, The relationship between Phelps and coach Bob Bowman had deteriorated in the preparations for London.
In 2012, after the Olympics, Michael Phelps announced his retirement from swimming, expressing his desire to be done with the sport.
In 2012, at the Summer Olympics in London, Phelps won four gold and two silver medals.
In 2012, leading up to the Summer Olympics in London, Michael Phelps initially expressed a desire to try new events but ultimately qualified for the same eight events he swam in Beijing in 2008. He later dropped the 200-meter freestyle to focus on the 4x100-meter freestyle relay. During the Olympic trials, he finished first in multiple events and secured his place on his fourth Olympic team.
Phelps retired following the 2012 Olympics.
In April 2014, Michael Phelps announced he would come out of retirement and enter an event later that month.
In April 2014, Phelps made a comeback after retiring from swimming.
In May 2014, Michael Phelps won the 100-meter butterfly event at the Arena Grand Prix in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In September 2014, Michael Phelps was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding in Baltimore. As a result, USA Swimming suspended him from all competitions for six months and barred him from representing the United States at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships.
In 2014, Michael Phelps came back from retirement and suggested that current butterfly times were slow, which caused his cordial relationship with Chad le Clos to deteriorate.
In February 2015, Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson got engaged after reconciling their relationship.
In December 2015, Michael Phelps won titles in the 100-meter butterfly, 200-meter butterfly, and the 200-meter individual medley at the Winter Nationals in Federal Way, bringing his career total to 62 national titles.
In 2015, Bob Bowman was hired as the men's and women's swimming coach at Arizona State University.
In 2015, after being dropped from the team for the World Aquatics Championships due to a DUI, Michael Phelps competed in the US National Championships in San Antonio. He won gold medals in the 100-meter butterfly, 200-meter butterfly, and the 200-meter individual medley, achieving the fastest times in the world for that year in each event.
In 2015, due to Michael Phelps's suspension, the United States failed to qualify for the finals of the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay at the World Aquatics Championships.
On June 13, 2016, Michael Phelps secretly married Nicole Johnson, a former Miss California USA. The marriage was not publicly reported until months later.
On August 12, 2016, Phelps announced his second retirement, having won more medals than 161 countries.
After retirement in 2016, Phelps stated that he initially got into swimming because his mom wanted him to learn, and he and his sisters fell in love with the sport.
By the 2016 Olympic Trials, Michael Phelps "felt physically stronger in the water, perhaps because of drills Bowman added to his pool workouts, like multiple repeats of 40 seconds of dolphin kicking while hugging a 10-pound weight to his chest".
In 2016, Michael Phelps became a USA Olympic team member.
In 2016, Michael Phelps stated that he found his life purpose and desire to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics after seeking Ray Lewis's advice.
In 2016, Phelps won the FINA Swimmer of the Year Award for his international titles and record-breaking performances.
In 2016, at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Phelps won five gold medals and one silver, becoming the most successful athlete of the Games for the fourth Olympics in a row.
In 2016, at the US trials in Omaha for the Summer Olympics, Michael Phelps won the 200 m butterfly, 200 m individual medley, and the 100 m butterfly events. This made him the first American male swimmer, and the second American swimmer overall, to qualify for a fifth Olympics. He also secured a spot on the Men's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay.
On August 7, 2016, Michael Phelps won his first gold medal of the 2016 Olympic Games in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay. He swam the second leg, overtaking France's Fabien Gilot, securing a lead for his team with a split time of 47.12.
In 2017, Michael Phelps joined the board of Medibio, a company focused on the diagnosis of mental health disorders.
In 2017, Phelps won the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.
In January 2018, Michael Phelps revealed that he has struggled both with ADHD and depression.
As of August 21, 2018, Phelps still held 11 age group records, eight in long course, and three in short course.
At the 2020 Olympics, Federica Pellegrini became the second swimmer in history to make five finals in the same event, a feat Phelps had achieved previously.
In 2022, Michael Phelps' father, Fred Phelps, passed away, and Michael made a tributary post on Instagram on October 24th.
As of July 23, 2023, Michael Phelps holds world records in two events, after his last standing individual world record in the 400 m individual medley was broken.
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