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WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 28: American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps testifies during a hearing before the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of House Energy and Commerce Committee February 28, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The subcommittee held a hearing on “Ways to Improve and Strengthen the International Anti-Doping System.” (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 28: American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps testifies during a hearing before the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of House Energy and Commerce Committee February 28, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The subcommittee held a hearing on “Ways to Improve and Strengthen the International Anti-Doping System.” (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
If you ever want to know what a great athletic career looks like, just search for Michael Phelps on the internet. The American swimming legend is the most decorated Olympian ever. In fact, no one is even close to his Olympic medal count, and the number seems to be imaginary for many. However, it all started with a dream that an extraordinary athlete, Michael Phelps, made it a reality.
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OMAHA, NE – JULY 02: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the final heat for the Men’s 100 Meter Butterfly during Day Seven of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at CenturyLink Center on July 2, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Winning eight gold medals in a single Olympics; no one can even imagine that, and yet Michael Phelps did it like he was born for it. If there’s a word that can aptly describe him, it’s ‘magnificent.’
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Michael Phelps recalls the special moments of his career
It’s been six years since he announced his retirement from professional swimming. As he recalled the moments of his glorious journey, he was proud and content about what he has accomplished. The Olympic champion said, “It was a fun 20 years, it was crazy. Everything started with a dream of being an Olympic champion.”
Michael further added, “being able to have that first opportunity in 2004, just building from there. They just kept on coming. So its good, hard work does pay of.”
Watching him compete has been a visual treat for millions of fans. The Olympic legend has given enough moment to the sport of swimming to be cherished for a lifetime.
An effort towards healthy parenting
Parenting is an important part of a child’s overall upbringing and Michael and Nicole Phelps have always been strong advocates of healthy parenting. Keeping in the mind the same, the couple is collaborating with Nemours Children’s Health through their NGO, Michael Phelps Foundation, for a noble cause. Together, the two organizations will create a short, conversational video series to educate people about parenting.
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The initiative will help parents and families to take proper measures for providing their children with a great mental, emotional and social environment. If implemented aptly, it will surely change a lot of lives.
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