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<h2 style="text-align: center">A brief introduction to Paris Olympics 2024</h2>
In 2024, the world's attention will turn to Paris as the iconic city is going to host the prestigious Olympic Games. The Paris Olympics 2024 mark a significant moment, as the Games return to the French capital for the first time in a century. With a legacy dating back to the 1900 and 1924 Olympics, Paris proudly continues its tradition of welcoming athletes and spectators worldwide.Â 

Renowned for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and passion for sport, the stage of Paris is all set for an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and unity. As the curtains will very soon open for the Paris Olympics 2024, it is predicted that these games will leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all.Â 
<h2 style="text-align: center">When are the Olympic Games and who all will be there?</h2>
The Paris Olympics 2024 dates are scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The event will draw billions of worldwide viewers, with approximately 350,000 hours of TV broadcast coverage. Millions of spectators are anticipated to attend various events across the 41 venues in Paris.

Around 10,500 athletes from all over the world will participate in various sports and events during the games. The French team is automatically qualified as the host country. But, other teams have to win the world championship, their confederation's tournament, or be among the top 17 in the Olympic Ranking List for the Paris Olympics 2024 qualification.Â 

Additionally, approximately 20,000 accredited journalists will be covering the event, providing global updates and insights to audiences. Volunteers, numbering around 31,500, will assist in various capacities to ensure the smooth running of the games. Moreover, the Athletes' Village will serve over 600,000 meals daily to athletes, coaches, staff, and officials during the event.
<h2 style="text-align: center">What are the major events?</h2>
According to the Paris Olympics 2024 schedule, it will feature 329 medal events across 32 sports.

This year, as a brand new attraction, these games will include one brand new sport: breaking. Other than these, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing will be back at the Olympics after debuting at the Tokyo Olympics.

Here is a breakdown of each sportâ€™s name and medal events:
<ul>
 	<li>Aquatics</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 49 (35 swimming, 2 artistic swimming, 2 marathon swimming, 8 diving, 2 water polo)
<ul>
 	<li>Archery</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Athletics</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 48
<ul>
 	<li>Badminton</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Basketball</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4
<ul>
 	<li>Boxing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 13
<ul>
 	<li>Breaking</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Canoeing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 16 (10 sprint, 6 slaloms)
<ul>
 	<li>Cycling</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 22 (12 track, 4 road, 2 BMX racing, 2 BMX freestyle, 2 mountain biking)
<ul>
 	<li>Equestrian</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 6 (2 dressage, 2 eventing, 2 jumping)
<ul>
 	<li>Fencing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 12
<ul>
 	<li>Field hockey</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Golf</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Gymnastics</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 18 (14 artistic gymnastics, 2 rhythmic gymnastics, 2 trampoline)
<ul>
 	<li>Handball</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Judo</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 15
<ul>
 	<li>Modern pentathlon</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Rowing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 14
<ul>
 	<li>Rugby</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Sailing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 10
<ul>
 	<li>Shooting</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 15
<ul>
 	<li>Skateboarding</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4
<ul>
 	<li>Soccer</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Sport climbing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4
<ul>
 	<li>Surfing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Table tennis</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Taekwondo</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 8
<ul>
 	<li>Tennis</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Triathlon</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 3
<ul>
 	<li>Volleyball</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4 (2 volleyball, 2 beach volleyball)
<ul>
 	<li>Weightlifting</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 10
<ul>
 	<li>Wrestling</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 18 (12 freestyle wrestling, 6 Greco-Roman)
<h2 style="text-align: center">Where will be the major events held?</h2>
The Games will shine around the capital. It will be held from Les Yvelines to Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, and Seine-Saint-Denis. There will be 15 Olympic venues in central Paris. Also, the marathon swimming, triathlon, and para-triathlon events will take place in the capital's Seine River.
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">The Stade de France will be the venue for the main athletic events. Six regional cities will stage for the Paris Olympics 2024 football matches.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Marseille, on the Mediterranean coast. This place will host the sailing game.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">And, the surfing will occur in Teahupo'o, in Tahiti. This is a French overseas territory in the South Pacific.</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Paris Olympics 2024 brings something new!</h2>
Like the previous years, the Paris Olympics in 2024 will not be an exception. The game will include a number of new elements. However, this year, the inclusion of breaking as an official sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics marks a significant moment in recognizing urban dance culture within the global sports community.Â 

Breaking, originating from the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, has evolved into a highly skilled and respected art form, embodying athleticism, creativity, and cultural expression.

However, the decision to include Breaking in the Paris 2024 Olympics underscores the evolving nature of the Olympic Games, embracing new forms of athleticism and cultural significance. As Breaking athletes, known as B-Boys and B-Girls, prepare to showcase their talent on the world stage, the event promises to captivate audiences with its dynamic energy and creativity.

With La Concorde set as the backdrop for the Breaking competition, spectators can anticipate an electrifying atmosphere as competitors engage in intense 1v1 battles to the rhythm of random beats curated by a DJ. This fusion of music, movement, and competition embodies the spirit of Breaking, celebrating its roots in hip-hop culture while embracing its evolution as a recognized sport.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Paris Olympics 2024 logo</h2>
The Paris Olympics 2024 logo is composed of five indivisible elements. These elements also reflect our ideal actions and show who we are. However, for the first time in history, the Olympics and Paralympics will use the same emblem as logos.Â 

The Paris Olympics 2024 symbol is a combination of three separate elements: the gold medal, the flame, and Marianne (the female figure representing the French Republic).Â 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Paris Olympic 2024 Mascot</h2>
The Paris 2024 Olympic mascot is named "Olympic Phryg," inspired by the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom and revolution. It represents allegorical figures of the French Republic, embodying the values of liberty, equality, and also fraternity. The choice of the mascot reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games and the cultural significance of France. However, this year a pair named "Les Phryges" will represent the Olympics as mascots.Â 
<h2 style="text-align: center">What to expect from the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony</h2>
The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be unique and memorable. The opening ceremony will feature a spectacular floating parade along the Seine River. Athletes representing 200 countries will board 100 boats for a 3.7-mile journey. This parade will offer a visually stunning and symbolic start to the Olympic Games.

The parade route will wind past significant landmarks in Paris, including the National Library and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The floating parade symbolizes unity and cooperation among nations as they celebrate the Olympic spirit.Â 

After the river parade, athletes will gather in a stadium in the Trocadero park to light the Olympic Flame.Â 

Overall, the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be a grand and innovative spectacle. It will be a momentous occasion that captures the world's attention and sets the stage for an unforgettable Olympic Games.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to get tickets for Paris Olympics 2024Â Â </h2>
Paris Olympics 2024 tickets are on sale to everyone worldwide. However, they are sold on a "first come, first served" basis. Anyone can buy the tickets through the official Paris 2024 website. Many sessions are already sold out, as people are crazy to be part of this prestigious Olympics and want to see their admiring champions competing.Â 

But there is nothing to worry about. New batches of tickets are regularly added so everyone can get the chance. However, the prices start at 24 euros (Â£21) for the Olympic events and 15 euros (Â£13) for the Paralympic games.Â 
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics</h2>
Though the Paris Olympics will go from July 26-Aug to 11, 2024, but the Opening Ceremony for the games will take place on July 26. There will be various events such as handball, rugby, soccer, and archery starting on July 24 and 25.

NBC and Peacock will broadcast live Olympic events, including finals in track, field, swimming, and gymnastics, both morning and afternoon. NBC will provide nine hours of daily daytime coverage. Also, there will be an enhanced three-hour primetime show in every night during the games. These will feature behind-the-scenes access, new technology, and athlete insights.

Also, Peacock will stream all sports and events live during the Summer Olympics, a first for the streaming service, alongside GOLF Channel, USA Network, Telemundo, CNBC, E!, and Universo.

Olympics

A brief introduction to Paris Olympics 2024 In 2024, the world&#8217;s attention will turn to Paris as the iconic city is going to host the prestigious Olympic Games. The Paris Olympics 2024 mark a significant moment, as the Games return to the French capital for the first time in a century. With a legacy dating back to the 1900 and 1924 Olympics, Paris proudly continues its tradition of welcoming athletes and spectators worldwide.Â  Renowned for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and passion for sport, the stage of Paris is all set for an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and unity. As the curtains will very soon open for the Paris Olympics 2024, it is predicted that these games will leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all.Â  When are the Olympic Games and who all will be there? The Paris Olympics 2024 dates are scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The event will draw billions of worldwide viewers, with approximately 350,000 hours of TV broadcast coverage. Millions of spectators are anticipated to attend various events across the 41 venues in Paris. Around 10,500 athletes from all over the world will participate in various sports and events during the games. The French team is automatically qualified as the host country. But, other teams have to win the world championship, their confederation&#8217;s tournament, or be among the top 17 in the Olympic Ranking List for the Paris Olympics 2024 qualification.Â  Additionally, approximately 20,000 accredited journalists will be covering the event, providing global updates and insights to audiences. Volunteers, numbering around 31,500, will assist in various capacities to ensure the smooth running of the games. Moreover, the Athletes&#8217; Village will serve over 600,000 meals daily to athletes, coaches, staff, and officials during the event. What are the major events? According to the Paris Olympics 2024 schedule, it will feature 329 medal events across 32 sports. This year, as a brand new attraction, these games will include one brand new sport: breaking. Other than these, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing will be back at the Olympics after debuting at the Tokyo Olympics. Here is a breakdown of each sportâ€™s name and medal events: Aquatics Medal events: 49 (35 swimming, 2 artistic swimming, 2 marathon swimming, 8 diving, 2 water polo) Archery Medal events: 5 Athletics Medal events: 48 Badminton Medal events: 5 Basketball Medal events: 4 Boxing Medal events: 13 Breaking Medal events: 2 Canoeing Medal events: 16 (10 sprint, 6 slaloms) Cycling Medal events: 22 (12 track, 4 road, 2 BMX racing, 2 BMX freestyle, 2 mountain biking) Equestrian Medal events: 6 (2 dressage, 2 eventing, 2 jumping) Fencing Medal events: 12 Field hockey Medal events: 2 Golf Medal events: 2 Gymnastics Medal events: 18 (14 artistic gymnastics, 2 rhythmic gymnastics, 2 trampoline) Handball Medal events: 2 Judo Medal events: 15 Modern pentathlon Medal events: 2 Rowing Medal events: 14 Rugby Medal events: 2 Sailing Medal events: 10 Shooting Medal events: 15 Skateboarding Medal events: 4 Soccer Medal events: 2 Sport climbing Medal events: 4 Surfing Medal events: 2 Table tennis Medal events: 5 Taekwondo Medal events: 8 Tennis Medal events: 5 Triathlon Medal events: 3 Volleyball Medal events: 4 (2 volleyball, 2 beach volleyball) Weightlifting Medal events: 10 Wrestling Medal events: 18 (12 freestyle wrestling, 6 Greco-Roman) Where will be the major events held? The Games will shine around the capital. It will be held from Les Yvelines to Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, and Seine-Saint-Denis. There will be 15 Olympic venues in central Paris. Also, the marathon swimming, triathlon, and para-triathlon events will take place in the capital&#8217;s Seine River. The Stade de France will be the venue for the main athletic events. Six regional cities will stage for the Paris Olympics 2024 football matches.  Marseille, on the Mediterranean coast. This place will host the sailing game.  And, the surfing will occur in Teahupo&#8217;o, in Tahiti. This is a French overseas territory in the South Pacific. Paris Olympics 2024 brings something new! Like the previous years, the Paris Olympics in 2024 will not be an exception. The game will include a number of new elements. However, this year, the inclusion of breaking as an official sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics marks a significant moment in recognizing urban dance culture within the global sports community.Â  Breaking, originating from the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, has evolved into a highly skilled and respected art form, embodying athleticism, creativity, and cultural expression. However, the decision to include Breaking in the Paris 2024 Olympics underscores the evolving nature of the Olympic Games, embracing new forms of athleticism and cultural significance. As Breaking athletes, known as B-Boys and B-Girls, prepare to showcase their talent on the world stage, the event promises to captivate audiences with its dynamic energy and creativity. With La Concorde set as the backdrop for the Breaking competition, spectators can anticipate an electrifying atmosphere as competitors engage in intense 1v1 battles to the rhythm of random beats curated by a DJ. This fusion of music, movement, and competition embodies the spirit of Breaking, celebrating its roots in hip-hop culture while embracing its evolution as a recognized sport. Paris Olympics 2024 logo The Paris Olympics 2024 logo is composed of five indivisible elements. These elements also reflect our ideal actions and show who we are. However, for the first time in history, the Olympics and Paralympics will use the same emblem as logos.Â  The Paris Olympics 2024 symbol is a combination of three separate elements: the gold medal, the flame, and Marianne (the female figure representing the French Republic).Â  Paris Olympic 2024 Mascot The Paris 2024 Olympic mascot is named &#8220;Olympic Phryg,&#8221; inspired by the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom and revolution. It represents allegorical figures of the French Republic, embodying the values of liberty, equality, and also fraternity. The choice of the mascot reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games and the cultural significance of France. However, this year a pair named &#8220;Les Phryges&#8221; will represent the Olympics as mascots.Â  What to expect from the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be unique and memorable. The opening ceremony will feature a spectacular floating parade along the Seine River. Athletes representing 200 countries will board 100 boats for a 3.7-mile journey. This parade will offer a visually stunning and symbolic start to the Olympic Games. The parade route will wind past significant landmarks in Paris, including the National Library and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The floating parade symbolizes unity and cooperation among nations as they celebrate the Olympic spirit.Â  After the river parade, athletes will gather in a stadium in the Trocadero park to light the Olympic Flame.Â  Overall, the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be a grand and innovative spectacle. It will be a momentous occasion that captures the world&#8217;s attention and sets the stage for an unforgettable Olympic Games. How to get tickets for Paris Olympics 2024Â Â  Paris Olympics 2024 tickets are on sale to everyone worldwide. However, they are sold on a &#8220;first come, first served&#8221; basis. Anyone can buy the tickets through the official Paris 2024 website. Many sessions are already sold out, as people are crazy to be part of this prestigious Olympics and want to see their admiring champions competing.Â  But there is nothing to worry about. New batches of tickets are regularly added so everyone can get the chance. However, the prices start at 24 euros (Â£21) for the Olympic events and 15 euros (Â£13) for the Paralympic games.Â  How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Though the Paris Olympics will go from July 26-Aug to 11, 2024, but the Opening Ceremony for the games will take place on July 26. There will be various events such as handball, rugby, soccer, and archery starting on July 24 and 25. NBC and Peacock will broadcast live Olympic events, including finals in track, field, swimming, and gymnastics, both morning and afternoon. NBC will provide nine hours of daily daytime coverage. Also, there will be an enhanced three-hour primetime show in every night during the games. These will feature behind-the-scenes access, new technology, and athlete insights. Also, Peacock will stream all sports and events live during the Summer Olympics, a first for the streaming service, alongside GOLF Channel, USA Network, Telemundo, CNBC, E!, and Universo.

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<h2> Michael Phelps 2023 Net Worth</h2>
Michael Phelps' net worth is an estimated $100 million. In terms of endorsements, the swimmer's performances at the Olympic Games earned him some brilliant deals like Subway, Under Armor, Omega, Visa, Speedo, and AT&amp;T. The swimmer advertised himself with Wheaties, Kellogg's, and Louis Vuitton in the past. His partnership with Aqua Sphere is well known, and he earned $1 million during his sponsorship with Speedo during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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In 2023, Phelps announced his collaboration with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, Pfizer. Moreover, he is an able contributor and a prominent advocate for mental health issues worldwide. Phelps is also an investor in Talkspace, a mental healthcare startup.
<h2>Michael Phelps’s Early Life</h2>
On June 30, 1985, Michael Fred Phelps II was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He sought his elementary education at Rodgers Forge Elementary School. For middle school, he went to Dumbarton Middle School. Lastly, he finished his schooling at Towson High School. A young Michael Phelps was a hyperactive kid. His mother believed that swimming would be the best medium to let out all the excessive energy.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1332942" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2022-11-18-at-2.14.05-PM.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="686" /> Thus, she urged him to give it a shot. Phelps's older sisters were also swimmers. Looking at his sisters and encouraged by his mother, the Baltimore Bullet gave swimming a shot at the age of 7. By age 10, Phelps had secured a spot in the North Aquatic Baltimore Club. Five years later, 15-year-old Phelps competed in his first-ever Olympics, held in Sydney. Though Phelps went to the University of Michigan, he never pursued a degree.
<h2>Michael Phelps’s family </h2>
Swimming legend Michael Phelps was born to Deborah Sue Phelps 'Debbie' and Michael Fred Phelps. While his mother was a middle school principal, his father was a Maryland State Trooper. Phelps probably got his athletic genes from his father, who was once a sportsperson too. But unlike the swimmer, his father was a football player. In the 1970s Phelps's father also tried to be a part of the NFL team, Washington Commanders. Unfortunately, when Phelps was just 9, his parents' marriage ended with a divorce.

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Fred and Debbie parented three children, Michael being the youngest of the lot. Phelps has two older sisters, Whitney and Hilary. Hilary was the first one to dip her feet in the professional pool in the Phelps family. Soon after, Whitney and seven years younger Michael followed. Whenever little Michael competed, his sisters were there to cheer for him from the stands. This in turn served as a motivation for Michael to strive for the best. Though all the Phelps siblings competed in the sport at some level, Michael was the only one who made it to the Olympics.

After growing up, Michael Phelps formed a family of his own with his wife Nicole Phelps (former Johnson). Phelps and Johnson first met in 2007 at the ESPY Awards. The duo hit it off and began dating soon after. Though the couple broke up in 2012 but reconciled nearly two years later in 2014. Furthermore, Phelps popped the big question in 2015, but they put the plans for their wedding on hold as the couple was expecting their first child soon after. They welcomed their eldest son, Boomer Robert Phelps, on May 5, 2016. In the following month, on June 13 they tied the knot in a private wedding in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

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Two years later, on 12th February 2018, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Phelps welcomed their second son, Beckett Richard Phelps. The following year, on 9th September, their youngest son, Maverick Nicolas Phelps, was born. Phelps and his wife are busy navigating the know-how of parenting and <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-swimming-news-my-kids-not-crazy-michael-phelps-wife-opens-up-on-the-reality-behind-kids-unusual-behaviour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dealing with their kids' unusual behaviors together</a>. Moving past the traumatic experience of growing up in a broken family after his parent's divorce, Phelps now has a happy family of five. 
<h2>All the Olympic medals Michael Phelps won during his career</h2>
With his 23 gold medals, Michael Phelps holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals ever won. Additionally, he has won three silver and two bronze medals at the Olympics. He also holds the overall record for the most Olympics medals. Furthermore, in 2008, Phelps became the first athlete to win eight gold medals in a single Olympics game.

[caption id="attachment_1299783" align="aligncenter" width="359"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1299783" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Michael-Phelps-wins-gold-1.jpg" alt="Michael Phelp holds a gold medal he won." width="359" height="450" /> Michael Phelps holds a gold medal he won during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Credits: Reuters[/caption]
<ul>
 	<li>Rio 2016 Olympic Games, gold (4x100m medley, 4x100m free, 200m fly, 4x200m free, 200m medley); silver (100m fly)</li>
 	<li>London 2012 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m medley, 4x100m medley, 4x200m free); silver (200m fly, 4x100m free); 4th (400m medley)</li>
 	<li>Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m fly, 200m free, 200m medley, 400m medley, 4x100m free, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley)</li>
 	<li>Athens 2004 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m fly, 200m medley, 400m medley, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley); bronze (200m free, 4x100m free)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Other records and achievements by the swimming GOAT</h2>
During the course of his decorated career, the Flying Fish has held 39 world records. While some were broken over the past decade, four still stand unbeaten. Additionally, two of these were created during the Olympics, while the other two were created during the World Championships. These records are as follows: 

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1100751" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Michael-Phelps-3.jpg" alt="" width="1304" height="851" />
<ul>
 	<li>4:03.84 - 400m individual medley- 2008 Olympics </li>
 	<li>3:08.24 - 4 x 100m freestyle relay- 2008 Olympics</li>
 	<li>6:58.55 - 4 x 200m freestyle relay - 2009 World Championships </li>
 	<li>3: 27.28 - 4 × 100m medley relay- 2009 World Championships </li>
</ul>
<h2>Michael Phelps’ diet, workout, and practice routine </h2>
<h3>Workout</h3>
During his prime days, Michael Phelps trained for 5-6 hours every day, dividing the sessions into two halves. His target was to swim 80,000 meters every week. This was divided into 13 km or 13000m every day. His gym workout routine included four exercises, each performed in sets of three, with 10-16 reps. These included the dumbbell front raise, compound movements, dumbbell lateral shoulder raise, and standing dumbbell press.

[caption id="attachment_1155150" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1155150" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-589400520.jpg" alt="Michael Phelps" width="1920" height="1152" /> RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)[/caption]

Additionally, he had a separate swimming exercise consisting of the following 12 exercises: 

1. 6 sets of sidekick - 50 reps

2. 6 sets of butterfly swimming drills - 50 reps

3. 6 sets of pull buoy - 50 reps 

4. 25 reps of fly

5. 50 reps of free

6. 50 reps of fly

7. 500 reps of strokes 

8. 50 reps of kick 

9. 50 reps of free

10. 2000 timed kick stroke 

11. 50 reps of Ab exercise 

12. 4 sets of IM continuous drill- 100 reps 
<h3>Diet</h3>
While preparing for the Olympics, Phelps consumed nearly 12000 calories every day. His diet mostly included fruits, vegetables, and lean grilled protein. During his breakfast, Phelps ate fried egg sandwiches, three chocolate chip pancakes, a bowl of porridge, 2 cups of coffee, an omelet of 5 eggs, and French toast.

This was followed by two large ham and cheese sandwiches, 1/2 kg pasta, and energy drinks for lunch. Similar to his lunch, he ate 1/2 kg of pasta and drank energy drinks during dinner. But instead of sandwiches, he ate an entire pizza for dinner. He supplemented his diet with creatine, vitamin C, and protein shakes. 
<h2>Michael Phelps retirement </h2>
Initially, after the 2012 London Olympics, Michael Phelps announced his retirement at the age of 27. He cited age, fatigue, and the will to take a break and travel as the prime reasons behind his decision. However, his plans didn't stay the same for long, and he returned for one last battle during the 2016 Rio Olympics. Moreover, while talking about his return Phelps mentioned that his love for swimming dragged him back to the waters. He staged a promising comeback and drew the curtains to his decorated career with the final five gold and one silver medals.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1520740" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/michael-phelps-Golf-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />

Post-retirement, Phelps has been working for his charitable foundation, Michael Phelps Foundation. The foundation pays emphasis on catering to the mental well-being of children. It came as no surprise as Phelps has always been vocal about mental health issues, having been a victim himself. Moreover, when Gymnastics queen Simone Biles prioritized her mental health during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-gymnastics-news-gymnastics-goat-simone-biles-perspective-on-mental-health-from-tokyo-olympics-withdrawal-to-inspiring-other-athletes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Phelps came out to show his support</a>. 

Despite bidding farewell to the pool, Phelps hasn't said goodbye to the sports world, entirely. Instead, he has just transitioned from the waters to the land. He is now busy exploring his skills on the golf course. Moreover, he even won a championship trophy at the WM Pheonix Open Pro-Am. Phelps claims that he is now obsessed with the sport and that <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-swimming-news-married-for-7-years-michael-phelps-got-his-wife-obsessed-with-his-post-retirement-hobby-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">obsession has spread to his wife as well</a>. Additionally, straying away from the competitive pool didn't mean Phelps lost his charm in the water. Even six years after his retirement, Phelps effortlessly won when challenged at a hotel once.
<table style="height: 239px" width="836">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Michael Fred Phelps II</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>30 June 1985</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Place of birth</td>
<td>Baltimore, Maryland, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Education</td>
<td> University of Michigan, Towson High School</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Debora Sue Phelps, Michael Fred Phelps</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>1.93 m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>90 kg</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table style="height: 52px" width="835">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Wife</td>
<td>Nicole Johnson</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kids</td>
<td>Boomer Robert Phelps, Beckett Richard Phelps,

Maverick Nicolas Phelps</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicknames</td>
<td>The Baltimore Bullet, Flying Fish,

GOAT- Greatest of all time, Mr. Swimming, Superman</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Social Media</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/m_phelps00/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelPhelps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michaelphelps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Michael Phelps

 Michael Phelps 2023 Net Worth Michael Phelps&#8217; net worth is an estimated $100 million. In terms of endorsements, the swimmer&#8217;s performances at the Olympic Games earned him some brilliant deals like Subway, Under Armor, Omega, Visa, Speedo, and AT&amp;T. The swimmer advertised himself with Wheaties, Kellogg&#8217;s, and Louis Vuitton in the past. His partnership with Aqua Sphere is well known, and he earned $1 million during his sponsorship with Speedo during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In 2023, Phelps announced his collaboration with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, Pfizer. Moreover, he is an able contributor and a prominent advocate for mental health issues worldwide. Phelps is also an investor in Talkspace, a mental healthcare startup. Michael Phelps’s Early Life On June 30, 1985, Michael Fred Phelps II was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He sought his elementary education at Rodgers Forge Elementary School. For middle school, he went to Dumbarton Middle School. Lastly, he finished his schooling at Towson High School. A young Michael Phelps was a hyperactive kid. His mother believed that swimming would be the best medium to let out all the excessive energy.  Thus, she urged him to give it a shot. Phelps&#8217;s older sisters were also swimmers. Looking at his sisters and encouraged by his mother, the Baltimore Bullet gave swimming a shot at the age of 7. By age 10, Phelps had secured a spot in the North Aquatic Baltimore Club. Five years later, 15-year-old Phelps competed in his first-ever Olympics, held in Sydney. Though Phelps went to the University of Michigan, he never pursued a degree. Michael Phelps’s family  Swimming legend Michael Phelps was born to Deborah Sue Phelps &#8216;Debbie&#8217; and Michael Fred Phelps. While his mother was a middle school principal, his father was a Maryland State Trooper. Phelps probably got his athletic genes from his father, who was once a sportsperson too. But unlike the swimmer, his father was a football player. In the 1970s Phelps&#8217;s father also tried to be a part of the NFL team, Washington Commanders. Unfortunately, when Phelps was just 9, his parents&#8217; marriage ended with a divorce. Fred and Debbie parented three children, Michael being the youngest of the lot. Phelps has two older sisters, Whitney and Hilary. Hilary was the first one to dip her feet in the professional pool in the Phelps family. Soon after, Whitney and seven years younger Michael followed. Whenever little Michael competed, his sisters were there to cheer for him from the stands. This in turn served as a motivation for Michael to strive for the best. Though all the Phelps siblings competed in the sport at some level, Michael was the only one who made it to the Olympics. After growing up, Michael Phelps formed a family of his own with his wife Nicole Phelps (former Johnson). Phelps and Johnson first met in 2007 at the ESPY Awards. The duo hit it off and began dating soon after. Though the couple broke up in 2012 but reconciled nearly two years later in 2014. Furthermore, Phelps popped the big question in 2015, but they put the plans for their wedding on hold as the couple was expecting their first child soon after. They welcomed their eldest son, Boomer Robert Phelps, on May 5, 2016. In the following month, on June 13 they tied the knot in a private wedding in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Two years later, on 12th February 2018, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Phelps welcomed their second son, Beckett Richard Phelps. The following year, on 9th September, their youngest son, Maverick Nicolas Phelps, was born. Phelps and his wife are busy navigating the know-how of parenting and dealing with their kids&#8217; unusual behaviors together. Moving past the traumatic experience of growing up in a broken family after his parent&#8217;s divorce, Phelps now has a happy family of five.  All the Olympic medals Michael Phelps won during his career With his 23 gold medals, Michael Phelps holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals ever won. Additionally, he has won three silver and two bronze medals at the Olympics. He also holds the overall record for the most Olympics medals. Furthermore, in 2008, Phelps became the first athlete to win eight gold medals in a single Olympics game. Michael Phelps holds a gold medal he won during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Credits: Reuters Rio 2016 Olympic Games, gold (4x100m medley, 4x100m free, 200m fly, 4x200m free, 200m medley); silver (100m fly) London 2012 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m medley, 4x100m medley, 4x200m free); silver (200m fly, 4x100m free); 4th (400m medley) Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m fly, 200m free, 200m medley, 400m medley, 4x100m free, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley) Athens 2004 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m fly, 200m medley, 400m medley, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley); bronze (200m free, 4x100m free) Other records and achievements by the swimming GOAT During the course of his decorated career, the Flying Fish has held 39 world records. While some were broken over the past decade, four still stand unbeaten. Additionally, two of these were created during the Olympics, while the other two were created during the World Championships. These records are as follows:   4:03.84 &#8211; 400m individual medley- 2008 Olympics  3:08.24 &#8211; 4 x 100m freestyle relay- 2008 Olympics 6:58.55 &#8211; 4 x 200m freestyle relay &#8211; 2009 World Championships  3: 27.28 &#8211; 4 × 100m medley relay- 2009 World Championships  Michael Phelps’ diet, workout, and practice routine  Workout During his prime days, Michael Phelps trained for 5-6 hours every day, dividing the sessions into two halves. His target was to swim 80,000 meters every week. This was divided into 13 km or 13000m every day. His gym workout routine included four exercises, each performed in sets of three, with 10-16 reps. These included the dumbbell front raise, compound movements, dumbbell lateral shoulder raise, and standing dumbbell press. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL &#8211; AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men&#8217;s 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Additionally, he had a separate swimming exercise consisting of the following 12 exercises:  1. 6 sets of sidekick &#8211; 50 reps 2. 6 sets of butterfly swimming drills &#8211; 50 reps 3. 6 sets of pull buoy &#8211; 50 reps  4. 25 reps of fly 5. 50 reps of free 6. 50 reps of fly 7. 500 reps of strokes  8. 50 reps of kick  9. 50 reps of free 10. 2000 timed kick stroke  11. 50 reps of Ab exercise  12. 4 sets of IM continuous drill- 100 reps  Diet While preparing for the Olympics, Phelps consumed nearly 12000 calories every day. His diet mostly included fruits, vegetables, and lean grilled protein. During his breakfast, Phelps ate fried egg sandwiches, three chocolate chip pancakes, a bowl of porridge, 2 cups of coffee, an omelet of 5 eggs, and French toast. This was followed by two large ham and cheese sandwiches, 1/2 kg pasta, and energy drinks for lunch. Similar to his lunch, he ate 1/2 kg of pasta and drank energy drinks during dinner. But instead of sandwiches, he ate an entire pizza for dinner. He supplemented his diet with creatine, vitamin C, and protein shakes.  Michael Phelps retirement  Initially, after the 2012 London Olympics, Michael Phelps announced his retirement at the age of 27. He cited age, fatigue, and the will to take a break and travel as the prime reasons behind his decision. However, his plans didn&#8217;t stay the same for long, and he returned for one last battle during the 2016 Rio Olympics. Moreover, while talking about his return Phelps mentioned that his love for swimming dragged him back to the waters. He staged a promising comeback and drew the curtains to his decorated career with the final five gold and one silver medals. Post-retirement, Phelps has been working for his charitable foundation, Michael Phelps Foundation. The foundation pays emphasis on catering to the mental well-being of children. It came as no surprise as Phelps has always been vocal about mental health issues, having been a victim himself. Moreover, when Gymnastics queen Simone Biles prioritized her mental health during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Phelps came out to show his support.  Despite bidding farewell to the pool, Phelps hasn&#8217;t said goodbye to the sports world, entirely. Instead, he has just transitioned from the waters to the land. He is now busy exploring his skills on the golf course. Moreover, he even won a championship trophy at the WM Pheonix Open Pro-Am. Phelps claims that he is now obsessed with the sport and that obsession has spread to his wife as well. Additionally, straying away from the competitive pool didn&#8217;t mean Phelps lost his charm in the water. Even six years after his retirement, Phelps effortlessly won when challenged at a hotel once.  Name Michael Fred Phelps II  Born 30 June 1985  Place of birth Baltimore, Maryland, United States  Nationality American  Education University of Michigan, Towson High School  Parents Debora Sue Phelps, Michael Fred Phelps  Height 1.93 m  Weight 90 kg    Wife Nicole Johnson  Kids Boomer Robert Phelps, Beckett Richard Phelps, Maverick Nicolas Phelps  Nicknames The Baltimore Bullet, Flying Fish, GOAT- Greatest of all time, Mr. Swimming, Superman  Social Media Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Shaun White 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Shaun Roger White is an American former professional snowboarder and skateboarder. He is a five-time Olympian and a three-time Olympic gold medalist in half-pipe snowboarding. According to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/olympians/shaun-white-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Shaun has a net worth of $65 million. He earns a salary of $10 million per year. In fact, he has a 10-year multi-million-dollar endorsement deal with Burton Snowboards. Other than this, he has a close-knit corporate relationship with Red Bull and has partnered with Target, Oakley, Hewlett-Packard, and Ubisoft.

[caption id="attachment_842168" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-842168 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-918112804.jpg" alt="shaun white" width="1920" height="1280" /> Shaun White is among the greatest snowboarders of all time. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Shaun White’s early life and family</h2>
Shaun White was born in San Diego, California on 3rd September 1986 to parents Cathy and Roger White.  He was born with a Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect for which he required two open-heart operations before the age of one.

Shaun graduated from California’s Carlsbad High School and didn't manage to enroll in college for he had already started to lay the foundation in the snowboarding arena.

The snowboarder has two siblings, Kari White (sister) and Jesse White (brother). His brother motivated him to take up snowboarding as a career. Interestingly, now Jesse White remains Shaun’s best friend and business manager. On the other hand, Kari White also chose a vocation in snowboarding and went with her brother to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
<h2>Shaun White’s snowboarding career</h2>
At a very early age, Shaun's talent was noticed by the legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. Shaun started training under Tony at the age of 9, and by 16, he was a professional skateboarder. Interestingly, he had started his journey in skiing before switching to skateboarding.

White started competing at the X Games, and notably, he has clinched every medal at the games since 2000. In 2006, he made his maiden Olympics appearance at the Winter Olympics and clinched the gold medal in the half-pipe event.

In 2008, White released his own video game named 'Shaun White Snowboarding', which became the 20th best-selling game in the USA. White had his second Olympic appearance in 2010, at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, and again clinched the gold medal.

[caption id="attachment_761623" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-761623 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-918022074.jpg" alt="Shaun White celebrates his win at the 2018 Winter Olympics" width="1920" height="1280" /> PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 14: Shaun White of USA takes 1st place during the Snowboarding Men's Halfpipe Finals at Pheonix Snow Park on February 14, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Laurent Salino/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)[/caption]

In 2012, he created history by becoming the first-ever snowboarder to score a perfect 100 at the Winter X Games in the men's Snowboard SuperPipe event. However, in the 2014 Winter Olympics, he missed out on the podium finish by a whisker, finishing in the fourth position.

In the 2016 Winter Olympics, he again reclaimed his title by clinching the gold medal. Remarkably, he had faced a major injury leading to 62 stitches on his face, albeit he still outclassed everyone. His gold medal marked the 100th win for Team USA at the Winter Olympics.

The snowboarding champion's last-ever race came in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The star had a rough year in 2021 when he was turned around by the authorities as he was bound for Canada. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sprots-news-olympics-news-snowboarding-news-i-couldnt-get-into-canada-while-world-stayed-shut-olympian-shaun-white-struggled-to-make-love-happen-with-nina-dobrev-over-borderlines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The couple had to stay apart</a>, rendering their long-distance relationship undergo a difficult time.

The American completed two out of three runs in the Snowboard halfpipe, just missing out on a medal in Zhangjiakou. Following this, the Team USA star <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-snowboarding-news-olympics-news-after-a-year-into-retirement-shaun-white-finally-finds-his-new-calling-that-is-as-adventurous-as-snowboarding/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">retired with three Winter Olympic gold medals</a> to his name.

Post his retirement, the Flying Tomato's life has not been dull at all. Setting off summer vibes in one of the coldest places in the world with his girlfriend, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-snowboarding-news-olympics-news-americas-favorite-snowboarder-proves-his-endurance-knows-no-bounds-with-a-skinny-dip-in-one-of-coldest-region/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shaun went in for some ice water dipping</a>! When it comes to endurance, he walks the extra mile.
<h2>Achievements and records</h2>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">Gold Medal- 2006 Winter Olympics</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">First-ever athlete to compete and medal in both the Summer and Winter X Games.</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">Gold Medal-2010 Winter Olympics</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">Gold Medal- 2016 Winter Olympics</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">World record in the most number of X games gold games, medals, and Olympic gold medals by any skateboarder</li>
</ul>
<h2>Shaun White’s girlfriend</h2>
Shaun White is in a relationship with The Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev. While the two first met during a brief encounter at an awards show in 2012, it wasn't until 2019 that they were introduced officially by a mutual acquaintance. The pair met at a Florida workshop organized by Tony Robbins in 2019. Following the event, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-snowboarding-news-im-ready-for-a-wedding-shaun-white-and-nina-dobrevs-oscar-highlights-lead-to-wild-speculations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the power couple started dating</a>. However, it was not until 2020 that the pair made their relationship Instagram official.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-826274 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Shaun-White-and-Nina-Dobrev-e1642496449898.png" alt="" width="480" height="359" />
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Shaun White's Charity</h2>
Shaun started his own foundation 'Shaun White Foundation' which helps the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a pediatric cancer research center. Shaun has also been involved with the Tony Hawk Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and others for charity work.
<table style="height: 679px" width="600">
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<td>Name - Shaun Roger White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born - 3rd September 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Place of Birth - San Diego, California, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality - United States of America</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Education - California State University San Marcos</td>
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<tr>
<td>Parents - Cathy and Roger White</td>
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<tr>
<td>Height - 5 ft 8 in</td>
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<tr>
<td>Weight - 70 Kg</td>
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<tr>
<td>Girlfriend - Nina Dobrev</td>
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<td>Kids - NIL</td>
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<td>Social Media - Instagram- <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/shaunwhite/?hl=en">@shaunwhite </a>, Twitter- <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/shaunwhite/?hl=en">@shaunwhite </a></td>
</tr>
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Shaun White

Shaun White 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Shaun Roger White is an American former professional snowboarder and skateboarder. He is a five-time Olympian and a three-time Olympic gold medalist in half-pipe snowboarding. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Shaun has a net worth of $65 million. He earns a salary of $10 million per year. In fact, he has a 10-year multi-million-dollar endorsement deal with Burton Snowboards. Other than this, he has a close-knit corporate relationship with Red Bull and has partnered with Target, Oakley, Hewlett-Packard, and Ubisoft. Shaun White is among the greatest snowboarders of all time. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Shaun White’s early life and family Shaun White was born in San Diego, California on 3rd September 1986 to parents Cathy and Roger White.  He was born with a Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect for which he required two open-heart operations before the age of one. Shaun graduated from California’s Carlsbad High School and didn&#8217;t manage to enroll in college for he had already started to lay the foundation in the snowboarding arena. The snowboarder has two siblings, Kari White (sister) and Jesse White (brother). His brother motivated him to take up snowboarding as a career. Interestingly, now Jesse White remains Shaun’s best friend and business manager. On the other hand, Kari White also chose a vocation in snowboarding and went with her brother to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. Shaun White’s snowboarding career At a very early age, Shaun&#8217;s talent was noticed by the legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. Shaun started training under Tony at the age of 9, and by 16, he was a professional skateboarder. Interestingly, he had started his journey in skiing before switching to skateboarding. White started competing at the X Games, and notably, he has clinched every medal at the games since 2000. In 2006, he made his maiden Olympics appearance at the Winter Olympics and clinched the gold medal in the half-pipe event. In 2008, White released his own video game named &#8216;Shaun White Snowboarding&#8217;, which became the 20th best-selling game in the USA. White had his second Olympic appearance in 2010, at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, and again clinched the gold medal. PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA &#8211; FEBRUARY 14: Shaun White of USA takes 1st place during the Snowboarding Men&#8217;s Halfpipe Finals at Pheonix Snow Park on February 14, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Laurent Salino/Agence Zoom/Getty Images) In 2012, he created history by becoming the first-ever snowboarder to score a perfect 100 at the Winter X Games in the men&#8217;s Snowboard SuperPipe event. However, in the 2014 Winter Olympics, he missed out on the podium finish by a whisker, finishing in the fourth position. In the 2016 Winter Olympics, he again reclaimed his title by clinching the gold medal. Remarkably, he had faced a major injury leading to 62 stitches on his face, albeit he still outclassed everyone. His gold medal marked the 100th win for Team USA at the Winter Olympics. The snowboarding champion&#8217;s last-ever race came in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The star had a rough year in 2021 when he was turned around by the authorities as he was bound for Canada. The couple had to stay apart, rendering their long-distance relationship undergo a difficult time. The American completed two out of three runs in the Snowboard halfpipe, just missing out on a medal in Zhangjiakou. Following this, the Team USA star retired with three Winter Olympic gold medals to his name. Post his retirement, the Flying Tomato&#8217;s life has not been dull at all. Setting off summer vibes in one of the coldest places in the world with his girlfriend, Shaun went in for some ice water dipping! When it comes to endurance, he walks the extra mile. Achievements and records Gold Medal- 2006 Winter Olympics First-ever athlete to compete and medal in both the Summer and Winter X Games. Gold Medal-2010 Winter Olympics Gold Medal- 2016 Winter Olympics World record in the most number of X games gold games, medals, and Olympic gold medals by any skateboarder Shaun White’s girlfriend Shaun White is in a relationship with The Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev. While the two first met during a brief encounter at an awards show in 2012, it wasn&#8217;t until 2019 that they were introduced officially by a mutual acquaintance. The pair met at a Florida workshop organized by Tony Robbins in 2019. Following the event, the power couple started dating. However, it was not until 2020 that the pair made their relationship Instagram official. Shaun White&#8217;s Charity Shaun started his own foundation &#8216;Shaun White Foundation&#8217; which helps the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a pediatric cancer research center. Shaun has also been involved with the Tony Hawk Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and others for charity work.  Name &#8211; Shaun Roger White  Born &#8211; 3rd September 1986  Place of Birth &#8211; San Diego, California, United States  Nationality &#8211; United States of America  Education &#8211; California State University San Marcos  Parents &#8211; Cathy and Roger White  Height &#8211; 5 ft 8 in  Weight &#8211; 70 Kg  Girlfriend &#8211; Nina Dobrev  Kids &#8211; NIL  Social Media &#8211; Instagram&#8211; @shaunwhite , Twitter&#8211; @shaunwhite 

“I Couldn’t Talk to Him”: ‘Isolated’ Shaun White Had Trouble Socializing With Michael Phelps and Other Sports Legends During Public Events

What made Shaun White socially hesitant?

White’s notable snowboarding career