"If you want to be the best, you have to do things that other people aren't willing to do."

Michael Phelps (1985)
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About Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps is a retired American competitive swimmer and the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals. Born in 1985 in Baltimore, Maryland, Phelps showed exceptional swimming talent from a young age. He made his Olympic debut at the age of 15, and throughout his career, he set numerous world records and won multiple gold medals in events like the butterfly, freestyle, and individual medley. Phelps's dedication to training, mental toughness, and remarkable athleticism solidified his reputation as one of the greatest swimmers in history.

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