18-Year-Old Female Swimmer Slated as Next Michael Phelps After Her Insane Performance Outclassing Katie Ledecky’s Biggest Rival

Whenever a new prodigy appears in swimming, fans get together to discuss who the new Michael Phelps is in town. It is a debate that has been going on for ages now and will continue to do so until someone steps up. Katie Ledecky is close, and so is the Canadian wonder kid, Summer McIntosh. But, during the 2022 World Championships in Budapest, a swimmer named Mollie O’Callaghan shocked the world by claiming the 100-meter freestyle title. 

Naturally, her name will be on everybody’s lips. She has recently followed that victory with a stunning gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Australia, a country known to produce world-class swimmers, might have unlocked the next big thing. At just 18 years old, she is here to stay. 

The next Michael Phelps in town

After winning the prestigious World Championship title, she added the Commonwealth Games to her pocket. Impressively, she knocked out Tokyo Olympics 2020 gold medalist Emma McKeon, delivering a statement to the swimming fraternity. Although her starts can improve, she finishes the race strongly. Just like Michael Phelps! With the upcoming talents showing great skill and promise, the women’s swimming division in Australia looks strong. 

Heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics, the team from down under will look to dominate the Games.

Winning the gold medal was important for her confidence, and Mollie spoke humbly about improving her future races. “It’s still sinking in, I have a lot to improve. This is just the beginning. It’s more of the fact I’m just learning, each race is a different race,” said O’Callaghan, who looked thrilled. She continued, “It’s pretty cool, I’m just trying new things. It’s been amazing so far.”

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She also appreciated the support she received when she was mentally down. Looking like the real deal, Mollie hopes to bring more glory to her nation. 

Born-winner

O’Callaghan rose to fame at the 2022 World Championships. After winning the 100-meter freestyle, she claimed silver for the 200-meter as China’s Yang Junxuan took home the gold. Apart from these individual medals, she claimed two gold and two silver medals for the relay events. She won two gold and one bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, looking like a strong contender for the future. Just 18, it is just a matter of time before she dominates the circuit. 

In a few years, this Australian prodigy can rise to the top. Mollie established herself as one of the fastest swimmers in the world in recent competitions. If at all she adds more events to her name, she might be able to challenge Michael Phelps and equal his eight gold medals in the future. Well, it is not a straightforward task. Do you think she can?

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