“Practically Buying the Place”: Michael Phelps Recalled His Strange Celebration After Jogging on the Great Wall of China in 2005

Michael Phelps is the most decorated swimmer in the world. Phelps has tons of achievements in his name in his long swimming career. However, some achievements are not mentioned in the Olympics book but are close to his heart. Phelps has recorded one such incident in his book, “Beneath The Surface- My Story”.

With a list of unforgettable world records, Phelps also cannot forget about this incident on his first trip to China.

Michael Phelps shared an unforgettable experience

Michael Phelps went on his first trip to China three years before the Beijing Olympics. He went there as a part of his contract with a Hong Kong-based electronics company called ‘Matsunichi’. However, amidst that dry and extremely-hot weather, Phelps had an unforgettable experience with Peter on the Great Wall Of China.

He wrote, “I will also never forget jogging with Peter on the Great Wall. We looked to our left and right and for miles we saw nothing but The Wall.”

The celebration acted as the cherry on the cake

After the breathtaking experience, Phelps and the company celebrated the achievement. They decided to celebrate at McDonald’s. Phelps wrote, “We celebrated afterward by going to McDonald’s and practically buying the place out of burgers.”  

He added, “David Schwab was the surprise appetite champ of the meal, downing three Big Macs. I wonder if that was a PR?” Phelps had a great time on that trip, taking some time off the practice sessions and instead having some fun sessions.

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Michael Phelps had the best Olympics of his life later in 2008. The 2008 Beijing Olympics was his best performance, where he won a medal in every single category he participated.

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All in all, China has witnessed some best moments for the G.O.A.T. swimmer. Even though China welcomed him with extreme heat on his first trip, but later gave some memorable moments to the champion.