Michael Phelps (American Competition Swimmer) Age, Biography, Famil.

Quick Info

Profession	Competition Swimmer
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	30/06/1985
Age	41 years
Birthplace	Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Latest News about Michael Phelps

25/05/2026

Michael Phelps discussed his mental health journey in a recent CNN interview, emphasizing vulnerability, therapy, and the importance of well-being for athletes. The interview also framed his advocacy as part of his post-retirement work focused on mental health and water safety.

04/05/2026

Michael Phelps received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Michigan. The recognition honored his athletic legacy and his broader influence as an advocate for mental health and youth development.

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Bio/Wiki

Real Name	Michael Fred Phelps II
Nickname	MP Flying Fish The Baltimore Superman The Baltimorean

Physical Stats & More

Height	193 cm
Weight	88 kg
Eye Color	Hazel
Hair Color	Brown
Wingspan	200 cm

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Dumbarton Middle School, Towson, Maryland, USA Towson High School, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
College	Not Known
Educational Qualifications	Towson High School in 2003

Personal Life

Religion	Christian
Ethnicity	English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and German
Hobbies	Music Video Games Surfing

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Affairs/Girlfriends	Stephanie Rice Caroline Pal Carrie Prejean Brittny Gastineau Megan Rossee Win McMurry Nicole Johnson
Fiancee	Nicole Johnson
Children	Maverick Nicholas Phelps (born 2021) Arlo Elizabeth Phelps (born 2023) Boomer Robert Phelps (born 2016) Beckett Richard Phelps (born 2018) Douglas Chase Phelps (born 2020)
Spouse	Nicole Johnson

Family

Father	Michael Fred Phelps (Trooper)
Mother	Deborah Phelps
Siblings	Shane Lee (Cricketer) Grant Lee Whitney Phelps (Swimmer) Hilary Phelps Shane Lee

Career

Swimming

International Debut	2000 Summer Olympics
Coach/Mentor	Bob Bowman
Strokes	Backstroke Butterfly Freestyle Individual Medley
Club	North Baltimore Aquatic Club
Records	He holds the records for most Olympic Gold Medals- 23 He became the youngest swimmer from the USA at the age of 15 in the 2000 Summer Olympics 39 World Records in his name (29 individual and 10 relay) Record for most Olympic medals (individual)- 28 Most Olympic medals in individual events: 16 39 World Records in long-course competitions (29 individual and 10 relay) Most FINA World Championship titles: 33 Youngest male swimmer on USA Olympic team in 68 years (age 15 in 2000)
Career Turning Point	2001 World Championship
Retirement	2016 Rio Olympics
Olympic Games	2000 Sydney Olympics 2004 Athens Olympics (6 gold, 2 bronze) 2008 Beijing Olympics (8 gold) 2012 London Olympics (4 gold, 2 silver) 2016 Rio Olympics (5 gold, 1 silver)
World Championship Achievements	2005 Montreal: 3 gold medals (100m butterfly, 200m butterfly, 4x200m freestyle relay), 2 silver medals 2007 Melbourne: 7 gold medals (200m butterfly, 100m butterfly, 200m individual medley, 400m individual medley, 4x100m freestyle relay, 4x200m freestyle relay, 4x100m medley relay)

Favourites

Favourite Team	The Baltimore Ravens (American football team)
Favourite Food	Corn dog Pasta Pizzas Ham and cheese sandwiches
Favourite Actor	Scott Baio
Favourite Film	Miracle Tommy Boy

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/m_phelps00/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/michaelphelps/
Twitter	https://twitter.com/MichaelPhelps
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@michaelphelps

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Michael Phelps was diagnosed with ADHD when he was in the 6th grade.
2. He started swimming when he was just 7 years old.
3. Phelps became the youngest swimmer at the 2000 Summer Olympics at the age of 15.
4. In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he broke Mark Spitz's record for most Gold Medals.
5. He holds the all-time record for Olympic Gold Medals with a total of 23.
6. Michael Phelps established the Michael Phelps Foundation to encourage swimming.
7. After the 2008 Summer Olympics, he was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year.
8. He set 7 world records at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
9. He was the first swimmer, male or female, to win three Olympic butterfly titles.
10. He was the first swimmer to successfully defend an Olympic butterfly title.
11. In his final Olympic race at Rio 2016, a 4x100m medley relay, he clocked a 47.12 second split, the fastest of his career.
12. He won 36 USA Swimming summer national championships domestically.
13. He won four-straight Olympic trials titles in the 200-meter butterfly.
14. He won three-consecutive Olympic trials titles in the 200 freestyle and 100 fly.
15. He is a mental health advocate and co-founded the 'Still Strong' initiative to support athletes' psychological well-being.

Michael Phelps Competition Swimmer American Baltimore, Maryland, USA