Lance Armstrong Strikes a Four Word Crucial Question on Michael Phelps’ Recent Legendary Achievement, Years After His Retirement

Michael Phelps has had one of the magnificent swimming careers of all time. The swimmer from Baltimore surpassed everyone’s expectations to become the greatest swimmer to grace the sport. He is one of the few athletes who have risen above and beyond their sport. Apart from the medals and the records, Phelps has added yet another feather to his cap. Phelps is amongst the latest inductees into the US Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame, further cementing his legacy.

All the sporting fraternity united to come forth and congratulate the swimmer on his achievement. Amongst the people who wished him were the likes of Lance Armstrong, Katie Ledecky, and fellow swimmer Ryan Lochte.

Armstrong asks a million-dollar question about Michael Phelps

This year’s US Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame saw the induction of some huge names. To name a few, Lindsey Vonn, Billie Jean King, Michelle Kwan, Mia Hamm, and Michael Phelps made the list, amongst others. The ceremony took place after a hiatus of nearly three years. Before the 2019 event, the ceremony last took place in 2012. The frequent and prolonged breaks have acted as a hindrance in the induction of many elite athletes.

As evidenced by the caption on his post, Michael was cheerful and equally humble about it. The post read, “What a night!!! Humbled and honored to be inducted into the United States Olympic and Paralympic HOF. Thanks to all who voted for me. Congrats to my other classmates. Class of 2022!!!”

Former cyclist Lance Armstrong burst onto the scene to express his shock at the delay in the induction. He wrote, “What took so long?” Armstrong’s comment is a question that was perhaps on all our minds. People often questioned Phelps’ legacy, with him not present in the HOF, but the questions have now been put to rest. A simple, four-worded question perfectly summed up everyone’s thoughts.

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Selecting inductees for the honor comprises two stages. First, a nominating committee, including athletes, USOC representatives, HOF members, and historians, select fifteen finalists. The inductees are selected based on a voting system at the official US Olympic website. With the induction of the class of 2022, there are now 168 inductees.

Wishes pour in for the swimmer

The induction of Phelps is one that was massively celebrated. He posted a photo of himself at the ceremony and was the receptor of some heavy praise and congratulations from various people.

The most successful female swimmer of all time, Katie Ledecky, wrote “congrats” to her fellow American swimmer. Phelps’ teammate at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ryan Lochte, also had a message for him. Ryan wrote, “My man, congrats,” to which Michael replied, “thx homie.” Arizona Cardinals’ JJ Watt also dropped by to appreciate the achievement.

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Having received the honor, Phelps has probably achieved the greatest feat of his career. His name will forever be etched in gold in history books (if it wasn’t already).