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The remarkable achievements of Michael Phelps describe how he is one of the greatest swimmers the world has ever seen. His devotion to swimming was seen in 2016 when he grabbed five gold medals before he ended his career as a swimmer. In addition, he did a runway walk in his last Olympics with model Gisele Bündchen, wife of footballer Tom Brady.

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It was also the last runway walk of the Brazilian model, Gisele, where she slayed with her looks. 

Michael Phelps and Bundchen’s last walk 

The 2016 Rio Olympics excited everyone with its opening ceremony. Also, before it started, there was a rumor regarding Gisele doing her runway walk. However, when the moment of her runway walk came, she mesmerized her audience with her glamorous outfit. The walk was the last moment of her modeling career.

Similarly, the legendary swimmer also did his last runway walk before putting a full stop to his career. In the opening ceremony, Michael was seen holding the flag of the U.S. with full pride. Other athletes followed him. He also stated, “I’m honored to be chosen, proud to represent the U.S., and humbled by the significance of carrying the flag and all it stands for.”

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The opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics was emotional for the fans of Gisele and Michael. Even though they belong to different professional backgrounds, their work was remarkable. The Brazilian model gave a perfect touch to the moment by wearing a beautiful dress made by designer Alexandre Herchcovitch.

Phelps and Bundchen’s remarkable success

Gisele announced her retirement way before the 2016 Olympics. However, in 2015, after doing a São Paulo Fashion Week, she posted about her retirement on her Instagram handle. Meanwhile, Michael announced his retirement after 2012’s London Olympics but made a comeback in 2014 to complete what was left. In 2012, the model topped the category of the highest-paid model, as per Forbes

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She was the perfect face of huge brands like Chanel, Carolina Herrera, and Louis Vuitton. Another common thing Michael and Gisele shared was their contract with Under Armour. In 2018, she published a book titled Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, where she described her moral values in life. At the same time, Phelps released his autobiography Beneath the Surface way back before he flourished in his career. 

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