Michael Phelps, Who Produces Nearly 1/3rd of Lactic Acid as Other Swimmers, Felt Exhausted After His First Speedo Assignment: ?There?s a Lot of Work in This?

With more than 28 Olympic medals, Michael Phelps is one of the most valued sporting legends. Having created and broken multiple records, the swimming legend is a household name.

However, Phelps did not just earn medals for his tremendous performance at the pool. Valued at $80 million, he is one of the most prized athletes.

Phelps was just seven years old when he started his journey at the pool. After rising on his professional ladder quickly, the swimming GOAT was swift to strike a sponsorship deal with a leading brand. However, soon after signing the deal, the otherwise active legend felt exhausted.

Phelps recalls the memory of his first sponsorship deal?

Walking down the memory lane in his book Michael Phelps in his memoir “Beneath the Surface: My Story” talked about how he got his first major sponsorship deal. Narrating the incident, Phelps informs the readers that during the said time, he had just started his junior year at Townson High.

He revealed that with the help of Frank Morgan, the family attorney and his coach Bob Bowman’s partner in the horse business, he signed a sponsorship deal, the first of his professional career. He signed a contract with the famous swimwear brand “Speedo” in 2005.

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He also talked about his experience of his first photoshoot for the brand. One month after signing the deal, he went to Phoenix with his mother for a photoshoot. Expressing himself, he quoted his mother, “There’s a lot of work in this.” Though he is always active, he felt exhausted after his first photo shoot experience!

How did Michael Phelps’ physical attributes help him in his career?

Phelps is truly gifted; his swimming feats are one of the most talked about aspects. However, not just swimming records grabbed the attention; even his physique also got an equal share of the limelight.

Phelps’ height, wingspan, large hands, and feet have given him a natural advantage in swimming. Furthermore, his body also produces less lactic acid than his rivals. This shortens his recovery time. But despite this, he never neglected his practice.

It was undeniably his hard work and dedication to the sport that helped him emerge as the swimming GOAT and an inspiration for others.

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