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Alpine Skiing is one of the most incredible sporting competitions in the world. As the name suggests, it is a winter sport and has its own spot at the Winter Olympics. It consists of sliding down the snow slopes, on skies that have fixed-heel bindings. With chair lifts and other facilities, skiing is practiced in ski resorts, across the world. Different skiers practice their sport and it is one of the most anticipated events at the Olympics. Along with it, the FIS World Cup and the World Championships are major competitions of the Alpine skiing community. There are five disciplines in modern-day skiing competitions- slalom, giant slalom, super-G, downhill, and the combined.

[caption id="attachment_908199" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-908199 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-04T114453Z_1417801631_UP1EI140WMR2Z_RTRMADP_3_ALPINE-SKIING-WOMEN.jpg" alt="mikaela shiffrin" width="1920" height="1199" /> Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Slalom - Zagreb, Croatia - January 4, 2022 Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. in action during her first run REUTERS/Antonio Bronic[/caption]
<h3>History of Alpine Skiing</h3>
Skiing was first practiced <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/Alpine-skiing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">during</a> the 19th and 20th centuries. The International Ski federation recognized downhill racing back in the 1930s. Likewise, the first men's world championships were held in 1931; whereas, the women's events were added in 1950. The 1936 Winter Olympics in Germany, saw the first Alpine event make its debut. With all the history in place, the first slalom competition happened in Murren, Switzerland, back in 1922.
<h3>The five disciplines</h3>
In major competitions around the world, they use five disciplines in these competitions. The slalom and giant slalom competitions are technical events while the downhill and super-G events are speed events. The combined competitions have both technical and speed events to determine the winner. There are separate events for both men and women, along with mixed alpine competitions.

The slalom <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/mikaela-shiffrin-doesnt-have-anything-to-prove-to-anyone-at-the-beijing-olympics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">competition</a> is the shortest discipline. It includes gates that skiers must go in between to finish the course. It is a fast and technical course that includes skiers maneuvering swift turns to finish fastest at the end. Giant slalom is bigger. It consists of different gates with two poles linked by flags. Finding the right path is a necessity that helps the skiers to post fast times. Downhill is one of the fastest competitions in skiing. As the name suggests, skiers just need to get down to the finishing line by posting the fastest times. They can attain an average speed of 80mph as massive jumps are a part of the course. Super-G is similar to downhill but the skiers make turns during the course. Patience is the key as they take tight turns at incredible speeds.

[caption id="attachment_922204" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-922204 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-02-07T102820Z_356830317_SP1EI270MYS92_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-2022-ALPINE.jpg" alt="nina o'brien" width="1920" height="1200" /> 2022 Beijing Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Giant Slalom Run 2 - National Alpine Skiing Centre, Yanqing district, Beijing, China - February 7, 2022. Nina O'Brien of the United States crashes during her run. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY[/caption]
<h3>Greatest skiers in the world</h3>
There are many talented skiers who have captured the hearts and minds of skiing fans, across the world. But, there are a few who dominate the competition for a long time. With no particular order, these are the few legendary skiers in the world.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Bode Miller</strong>: Miller is an Olympic and World Champion and is a two-time overall World Cup champion in 2005 and 2008. He <a href="https://www.pledgesports.org/2017/12/10-greatest-skiers-of-all-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has</a> 33 world cup victories and has won the World Cup in all five disciplines.</li>
 	<li><strong>Ingemar Stenmark</strong>: Arguably the greatest skier of all time, Stenmark has won 86 international races in his career. The Swedish legend is adept in slalom competitions.</li>
 	<li><strong>Hermann Maier</strong>: During the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, the 'Herminator' suffered a major crash and still won the Olympic gold medal. He has 54 World Cup race victories.</li>
 	<li><strong>Lindsey Vonn: </strong>Having won four World Cup races and an Olympic gold medal, Vonn is a legend of the sport. She has 82 World cup victories and is one of the greatest skiers of all time.</li>
</ul>
[caption id="attachment_921287" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-921287 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/460712106.jpg" alt="Lindsey Vonn" width="1920" height="1574" /> VAL-D'LSERE, FRANCE - DECEMBER 20: (FRANCE OUT) Lindsey Vonn of the USA takes 1st place during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Downhill on December 20, 2014 in Val-d'Isere, France. (Photo by Michel Cottin/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)[/caption]
<ul>
 	<li><b>Janica Kostelic</b>: She is the only woman to win four gold medals for Alpine skiing at the Olympics and won three Alpine skiing gold medals in a single Olympic Games. Kostelic is a legend of the sport.</li>
 	<li><strong>Alberto Tomba: </strong>He won three Olympic gold medals, two World Championships, and nine World Cup season titles. Being the only male skier to win at least one World Cup race for 11 consecutive seasons, he is an icon of Alpine skiing.</li>
 	<li><strong>Mikaela Shiffrin</strong>: Being the youngest Olympic slalom champion in the sport's history, Shiffrin is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Moreover, she won 17 World Cup races, in a single season, being the only one.</li>
 	<li><strong>Annemarie Moser-Proll</strong>: She <a href="https://www.rookieroad.com/skiing/top-6-best-womens-alpine-skiers-all-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">won</a> five consecutive World Cup titles in the 1970s and won another to make a grand total of six. A three-time Olympic medalist, Annemarie is incredible.</li>
</ul>

Alpine skiing

Alpine Skiing is one of the most incredible sporting competitions in the world. As the name suggests, it is a winter sport and has its own spot at the Winter Olympics. It consists of sliding down the snow slopes, on skies that have fixed-heel bindings. With chair lifts and other facilities, skiing is practiced in ski resorts, across the world. Different skiers practice their sport and it is one of the most anticipated events at the Olympics. Along with it, the FIS World Cup and the World Championships are major competitions of the Alpine skiing community. There are five disciplines in modern-day skiing competitions- slalom, giant slalom, super-G, downhill, and the combined. Alpine Skiing &#8211; FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Slalom &#8211; Zagreb, Croatia &#8211; January 4, 2022 Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. in action during her first run REUTERS/Antonio Bronic History of Alpine Skiing Skiing was first practiced during the 19th and 20th centuries. The International Ski federation recognized downhill racing back in the 1930s. Likewise, the first men&#8217;s world championships were held in 1931; whereas, the women&#8217;s events were added in 1950. The 1936 Winter Olympics in Germany, saw the first Alpine event make its debut. With all the history in place, the first slalom competition happened in Murren, Switzerland, back in 1922. The five disciplines In major competitions around the world, they use five disciplines in these competitions. The slalom and giant slalom competitions are technical events while the downhill and super-G events are speed events. The combined competitions have both technical and speed events to determine the winner. There are separate events for both men and women, along with mixed alpine competitions. The slalom competition is the shortest discipline. It includes gates that skiers must go in between to finish the course. It is a fast and technical course that includes skiers maneuvering swift turns to finish fastest at the end. Giant slalom is bigger. It consists of different gates with two poles linked by flags. Finding the right path is a necessity that helps the skiers to post fast times. Downhill is one of the fastest competitions in skiing. As the name suggests, skiers just need to get down to the finishing line by posting the fastest times. They can attain an average speed of 80mph as massive jumps are a part of the course. Super-G is similar to downhill but the skiers make turns during the course. Patience is the key as they take tight turns at incredible speeds. 2022 Beijing Olympics &#8211; Alpine Skiing &#8211; Women&#8217;s Giant Slalom Run 2 &#8211; National Alpine Skiing Centre, Yanqing district, Beijing, China &#8211; February 7, 2022. Nina O&#8217;Brien of the United States crashes during her run. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Greatest skiers in the world There are many talented skiers who have captured the hearts and minds of skiing fans, across the world. But, there are a few who dominate the competition for a long time. With no particular order, these are the few legendary skiers in the world. Bode Miller: Miller is an Olympic and World Champion and is a two-time overall World Cup champion in 2005 and 2008. He has 33 world cup victories and has won the World Cup in all five disciplines. Ingemar Stenmark: Arguably the greatest skier of all time, Stenmark has won 86 international races in his career. The Swedish legend is adept in slalom competitions. Hermann Maier: During the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, the &#8216;Herminator&#8217; suffered a major crash and still won the Olympic gold medal. He has 54 World Cup race victories. Lindsey Vonn: Having won four World Cup races and an Olympic gold medal, Vonn is a legend of the sport. She has 82 World cup victories and is one of the greatest skiers of all time. VAL-D&#8217;LSERE, FRANCE &#8211; DECEMBER 20: (FRANCE OUT) Lindsey Vonn of the USA takes 1st place during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women&#8217;s Downhill on December 20, 2014 in Val-d&#8217;Isere, France. (Photo by Michel Cottin/Agence Zoom/Getty Images) Janica Kostelic: She is the only woman to win four gold medals for Alpine skiing at the Olympics and won three Alpine skiing gold medals in a single Olympic Games. Kostelic is a legend of the sport. Alberto Tomba: He won three Olympic gold medals, two World Championships, and nine World Cup season titles. Being the only male skier to win at least one World Cup race for 11 consecutive seasons, he is an icon of Alpine skiing. Mikaela Shiffrin: Being the youngest Olympic slalom champion in the sport&#8217;s history, Shiffrin is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Moreover, she won 17 World Cup races, in a single season, being the only one. Annemarie Moser-Proll: She won five consecutive World Cup titles in the 1970s and won another to make a grand total of six. A three-time Olympic medalist, Annemarie is incredible.

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Lindsey Vonn 2024: Net Worth, Salary &amp; Endorsements?</b></h2>
[caption id="attachment_2172249" align="alignnone" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2172249" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-96799619-473x315.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="315" /> WHISTLER, BC - FEBRUARY 17: Lindsey Vonn of the United States celebrates winning the gold medal during the flower ceremony for the Alpine Skiing Ladies Downhill on day 6 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Whistler Creekside on February 17, 2010 in Whistler, Canada. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Lindsey Vonn to earn this much in 2024: Know more</strong> </span></h2>
With all her medal victories and other successes, Lindsey Vonn has aÂ net worth of $14 million. Her wealth is distributed among various ventures. Her book '<em>Strong is the New Beautiful' </em>fetched her income from its sales. Apart from that, she signed endorsement deals with Beats by Dre, Bounty, Hershey, Red Bull, Rolex, Oakley, and Under Armour.

Thus, all her endorsement deals came with her stunning performances throughout her career. She has also made money out of real estate. In May 2022, she paid $4.385 million for a home in Miami Beach, Florida, which she listed for sale after a year for $6 million.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>Where does she hail from? Know about her parents, early life, and more</strong></h2>
Vonn was born in St Paul, Minnesota, on October 18th, 1984. She is the daughter of Linda Krohn and Alan Kildow. Growing up in the twin cities, her father is of Irish ancestry while her mother is of German and Norwegian ancestry. She started skiing at age two and the rest as they say is history.

Similarly, her father was a skier too, and won the junior national title. However, a serious injury when he was 18 forced him to end his career in skiing.

Her role model is Picabo Street, an Olympic medalist ski racer. From there, he was her mentor for skiing which led to unparalleled success. After moving to Vail, Colorado to train full-time, Vonn attended the University of Missouri High School online.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>Lindsey Vonn Career so far: A Look into her Glorious Skiing Career</strong></h2>
In 1999, at the age of 14, Vonn's first victory came in a slalom race at Italy's Trofeo Topolino competition. Making her debut at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, she took part in the combined and slalom but managed to finish only sixth in the combined. But soon, success followed as she won a silver medal for downhill at the 2003 FÃ©dÃ©ration Internationale de Ski (FIS) junior world ski championships.

Being the favorite for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, she suffered a huge crash during the downhill training sessions and had to be airlifted from the site. After initial claims of a broken back, Vonn returned to the competition after two days. Although she did not win a medal, her courage was incredible as the U.S. Olympic Spirit Award. After her recovery from the crash, she won silver medals in the downhill and super-G competitions at the 2007 World Championships.

The aura of Vonn is that she always returned from injuries and provided a sense of spark in the competitions. Her determination is unmatched as she had her best season during 2007-08. Her first overall World Cup title came dominantly, scoring 1403 points. More success followed at World Championships but the penultimate race of her career came during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-alpine-skiing-news-sports-world-hails-superwoman-lindsey-vonn-for-her-grand-comeback-despite-career-changing-injury/" target="_self" rel="noopener">With all her injuries</a>, she fetched her first Olympic gold medal in the downhill event followed by a bronze medal in the Super-G competition. More trophies and accolades followed as she won her fourth World Cup title at the end of the 2011-12 season. Yet another injury hampered her progress as she suffered serious knee injuries. With the injuries, she was forced to withdraw from the 2014 Winter Olympics. With victories here and there, the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics saw her win a bronze medal in the downhill event.

It was a memorable moment for Vonn who had an incredible career. After the 2019 World Championships where she won another bronze medal for downhill skiing, Vonn decided to retire. An incredible journey came to an end.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>A starred run: Know about Vonnâ€™s awards and achievements</strong></h2>
Her stunning career saw her winning numerous accolades and medals. Here's the list of achievements she had in her legendary career.
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Four-time Olympian (2002, 2006, 2010, 2018); Three-time Olympic medalist (1 gold, 2 bronze)</li>
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</li>
</ul>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Pyeongchang 2018, bronze (downhill); 6th (super-G); DNF (alpine combined)</li>
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</li>
</ul>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Vancouver 2010, gold (downhill); bronze (super-G); DNF (giant slalom, slalom, super combined)</li>
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</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Most recent: 2017 bronze (downhill), 5th (combined), DNF (super-G)</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Years of participation: 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Medals: 7 (2 golds, 3 silvers, 2 bronzes)</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Gold: 2009 (downhill, super-G)</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Silver: 2007 (downhill, super-G), 2011 (downhill)</li>
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</ul>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Bronze: 2015 (super-G), 2017 (downhill)</li>
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</ul>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2013 FIS World Cup Standings, 1st (downhill), 4th (super-G), 8th (overall)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2012 FIS World Cup Standings, 1st (overall, combined, downhill, super-G), 2nd (giant slalom)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2010 FIS World Cup Standings, 1st (overall, combined, downhill, super-G)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2009 FIS World Cup Standings, 1st (overall, super-G, downhill), 2nd (combined), 3rd (slalom), 8th (giant slalom)</li>
</ul>
</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2008 FIS World Cup Standings, 1st (overall, downhill), 2nd (combined), 6th (super-G)</li>
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</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Holds the American record and is ranked second in the world for most World Cup victories.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>Impact on the society: A look into her contribution as a Philanthropist</strong></h2>
Lindsey Vonn announced her retirement in February 2019. She competed in her final downhill event on February 10 at the 2019 World Championships in Sweden. After winning the bronze medal in the event, Vonn officially retired from the sport.

Vonn, one of the greatest Olympic ski racers, founded the charitable organization known as the 'Lindsey Vonn Foundation' to offer academic and sports scholarships to students. Its mission is to assist children in discovering their inner resilience and achieving success in various aspects of their lives. The foundation actively gathers donations to support determined children in building stable and secure futures.
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<h2><strong>Is she married? Know about her dating history</strong></h2>
Lindsey Vonn is currently in a relationship with Venezuelan-American actor Diego Osario. The couple first met in 2021 through mutual friends and they started dating right after that. Interestingly, Osario is the founder of the Tequila company Lobos 1707 and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-sports-news-alpine-skiing-news-i-freaking-love-this-millionaire-boyfriends-company-sends-lindsey-vonn-an-exclusive-gift/" target="_self" rel="noopener">serves as the chief creative officer of the brand</a>.

The most noted relationship <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-us-sports-news-give-him-a-break-years-before-taking-a-jibe-at-tiger-woods-ex-lindsey-vonn-famously-defended-him-for-a-poor-week-of-golf-in-2013/" target="_self" rel="noopener">she had was with the Golf legend</a>, Tiger Woods. They started dating in 2012 and after nearly three years, Vonn and Woods called it quits and parted ways in 2015.

Before her relationship with Osario, the three-time Olympic skier was engaged to Canadian ice hockey defenceman P.K. Subban. However, Vonn and Subban ended their engagement in December 2020 after three years together.
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<td>Name - Lindsey Vonn</td>
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<td>Born - 18th October 1984</td>
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<td>Place of Birth - St Paul, Minnesota, United States</td>
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<td>Nationality - United States of America</td>
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<td>Education - University of Missouri?</td>
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<td>Parents - Linda Krohn (Mother), Alan Kildow (Father)</td>
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<td>Height - 5'8''</td>
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<td>Weight - 158 lbs</td>
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<td>Boyfriend - Diego Osario</td>
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<td>Social Media - Instagram: <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/lindseyvonn/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@lindseyvonn</a>Twitter: <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/lindseyvonn?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@lindseyvonn</a></td>
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Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn 2024: Net Worth, Salary &amp; Endorsements? WHISTLER, BC &#8211; FEBRUARY 17: Lindsey Vonn of the United States celebrates winning the gold medal during the flower ceremony for the Alpine Skiing Ladies Downhill on day 6 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Whistler Creekside on February 17, 2010 in Whistler, Canada. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Lindsey Vonn to earn this much in 2024: Know more With all her medal victories and other successes, Lindsey Vonn has aÂ net worth of $14 million. Her wealth is distributed among various ventures. Her book &#8216;Strong is the New Beautiful&#8217; fetched her income from its sales. Apart from that, she signed endorsement deals with Beats by Dre, Bounty, Hershey, Red Bull, Rolex, Oakley, and Under Armour. Thus, all her endorsement deals came with her stunning performances throughout her career. She has also made money out of real estate. In May 2022, she paid $4.385 million for a home in Miami Beach, Florida, which she listed for sale after a year for $6 million. Where does she hail from? Know about her parents, early life, and more Vonn was born in St Paul, Minnesota, on October 18th, 1984. She is the daughter of Linda Krohn and Alan Kildow. Growing up in the twin cities, her father is of Irish ancestry while her mother is of German and Norwegian ancestry. She started skiing at age two and the rest as they say is history. Similarly, her father was a skier too, and won the junior national title. However, a serious injury when he was 18 forced him to end his career in skiing. Her role model is Picabo Street, an Olympic medalist ski racer. From there, he was her mentor for skiing which led to unparalleled success. After moving to Vail, Colorado to train full-time, Vonn attended the University of Missouri High School online. Lindsey Vonn Career so far: A Look into her Glorious Skiing Career In 1999, at the age of 14, Vonn&#8217;s first victory came in a slalom race at Italy&#8217;s Trofeo Topolino competition. Making her debut at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, she took part in the combined and slalom but managed to finish only sixth in the combined. But soon, success followed as she won a silver medal for downhill at the 2003 FÃ©dÃ©ration Internationale de Ski (FIS) junior world ski championships. Being the favorite for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, she suffered a huge crash during the downhill training sessions and had to be airlifted from the site. After initial claims of a broken back, Vonn returned to the competition after two days. Although she did not win a medal, her courage was incredible as the U.S. Olympic Spirit Award. After her recovery from the crash, she won silver medals in the downhill and super-G competitions at the 2007 World Championships. The aura of Vonn is that she always returned from injuries and provided a sense of spark in the competitions. Her determination is unmatched as she had her best season during 2007-08. Her first overall World Cup title came dominantly, scoring 1403 points. More success followed at World Championships but the penultimate race of her career came during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. With all her injuries, she fetched her first Olympic gold medal in the downhill event followed by a bronze medal in the Super-G competition. More trophies and accolades followed as she won her fourth World Cup title at the end of the 2011-12 season. Yet another injury hampered her progress as she suffered serious knee injuries. With the injuries, she was forced to withdraw from the 2014 Winter Olympics. With victories here and there, the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics saw her win a bronze medal in the downhill event. It was a memorable moment for Vonn who had an incredible career. After the 2019 World Championships where she won another bronze medal for downhill skiing, Vonn decided to retire. An incredible journey came to an end. A starred run: Know about Vonnâ€™s awards and achievements Her stunning career saw her winning numerous accolades and medals. Here&#8217;s the list of achievements she had in her legendary career.  Four-time Olympian (2002, 2006, 2010, 2018); Three-time Olympic medalist (1 gold, 2 bronze)    Pyeongchang 2018, bronze (downhill); 6th (super-G); DNF (alpine combined)    Vancouver 2010, gold (downhill); bronze (super-G); DNF (giant slalom, slalom, super combined)    Most recent: 2017 bronze (downhill), 5th (combined), DNF (super-G)    Years of participation: 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017    Medals: 7 (2 golds, 3 silvers, 2 bronzes)    Gold: 2009 (downhill, super-G)    Silver: 2007 (downhill, super-G), 2011 (downhill)    Bronze: 2015 (super-G), 2017 (downhill)    2013 FIS World Cup Standings, 1st (downhill), 4th (super-G), 8th (overall)    2012 FIS World Cup Standings, 1st (overall, combined, downhill, super-G), 2nd (giant slalom)    2010 FIS World Cup Standings, 1st (overall, combined, downhill, super-G)    2009 FIS World Cup Standings, 1st (overall, super-G, downhill), 2nd (combined), 3rd (slalom), 8th (giant slalom)    2008 FIS World Cup Standings, 1st (overall, downhill), 2nd (combined), 6th (super-G)    Holds the American record and is ranked second in the world for most World Cup victories.  Impact on the society: A look into her contribution as a Philanthropist Lindsey Vonn announced her retirement in February 2019. She competed in her final downhill event on February 10 at the 2019 World Championships in Sweden. After winning the bronze medal in the event, Vonn officially retired from the sport. Vonn, one of the greatest Olympic ski racers, founded the charitable organization known as the &#8216;Lindsey Vonn Foundation&#8217; to offer academic and sports scholarships to students. Its mission is to assist children in discovering their inner resilience and achieving success in various aspects of their lives. The foundation actively gathers donations to support determined children in building stable and secure futures. Is she married? Know about her dating history Lindsey Vonn is currently in a relationship with Venezuelan-American actor Diego Osario. The couple first met in 2021 through mutual friends and they started dating right after that. Interestingly, Osario is the founder of the Tequila company Lobos 1707 and serves as the chief creative officer of the brand. The most noted relationship she had was with the Golf legend, Tiger Woods. They started dating in 2012 and after nearly three years, Vonn and Woods called it quits and parted ways in 2015. Before her relationship with Osario, the three-time Olympic skier was engaged to Canadian ice hockey defenceman P.K. Subban. However, Vonn and Subban ended their engagement in December 2020 after three years together.  Name &#8211; Lindsey Vonn  Born &#8211; 18th October 1984  Place of Birth &#8211; St Paul, Minnesota, United States  Nationality &#8211; United States of America  Education &#8211; University of Missouri?  Parents &#8211; Linda Krohn (Mother), Alan Kildow (Father)  Height &#8211; 5&#8217;8&#8221;  Weight &#8211; 158 lbs  Boyfriend &#8211; Diego Osario  Kids &#8211; NIL  Social Media &#8211; Instagram: @lindseyvonnTwitter: @lindseyvonn

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<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> Michael Phelps 2023 Net Worth</span></strong></h2>
Michael Phelps' net worth is an estimated $100 million. In terms of endorsements, the swimmer's performances at the Olympic Games earned him some brilliant deals like Subway, Under Armor, Omega, Visa, Speedo, and AT&amp;T. The swimmer advertised himself with Wheaties, Kellogg's, and Louis Vuitton in the past. His partnership with Aqua Sphere is well known, and he earned $1 million during his sponsorship with Speedo during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In 2023, Phelps announced his collaboration with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, Pfizer. Moreover, he is an able contributor and a prominent advocate for mental health issues worldwide. Phelps is also an investor in Talkspace, a mental healthcare startup.</span>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Michael Phelps’s Early Life</span></strong></h2>
On June 30, 1985, Michael Fred Phelps II was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He sought his elementary education at Rodgers Forge Elementary School. For middle school, he went to Dumbarton Middle School. Lastly, he finished his schooling at Towson High School. A young Michael Phelps was a hyperactive kid. His mother believed that swimming would be the best medium to let out all the excessive energy.

<span data-preserver-spaces="true"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1332942" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2022-11-18-at-2.14.05-PM.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="686" /> </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Thus, she urged him to give it a shot. Phelps's older sisters were also swimmers. Looking at his sisters and encouraged by his mother, the Baltimore Bullet gave swimming a shot at the age of 7. By age 10, Phelps had secured a spot in the North Aquatic Baltimore Club. Five years later, 15-year-old Phelps competed in his first-ever Olympics, held in Sydney. Though Phelps went to the University of Michigan, he never pursued a degree.</span>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Michael Phelps’s family </span></strong></h2>
Swimming legend Michael Phelps was born to Deborah Sue Phelps 'Debbie' and Michael Fred Phelps. While his mother was a middle school principal, his father was a Maryland State Trooper. Phelps probably got his athletic genes from his father, who was once a sportsperson too. But unlike the swimmer, his father was a football player. In the 1970s Phelps's father also tried to be a part of the NFL team, Washington Commanders. Unfortunately, when Phelps was just 9, his parents' marriage ended with a divorce.

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Fred and Debbie parented three children, Michael being the youngest of the lot. Phelps has two older sisters, Whitney and Hilary. Hilary was the first one to dip her feet in the professional pool in the Phelps family. Soon after, Whitney and seven years younger Michael followed. Whenever little Michael competed, his sisters were there to cheer for him from the stands. This in turn served as a motivation for Michael to strive for the best. Though all the Phelps siblings competed in the sport at some level, Michael was the only one who made it to the Olympics.

After growing up, Michael Phelps formed a family of his own with his wife Nicole Phelps (former Johnson). Phelps and Johnson first met in 2007 at the ESPY Awards. The duo hit it off and began dating soon after. Though the couple broke up in 2012 but reconciled nearly two years later in 2014. Furthermore, Phelps popped the big question in 2015, but they put the plans for their wedding on hold as the couple was expecting their first child soon after. They welcomed their eldest son, Boomer Robert Phelps, on May 5, 2016. In the following month, on June 13 they tied the knot in a private wedding in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

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<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Two years later, on 12th February 2018, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Phelps welcomed their second son, Beckett Richard Phelps. The following year, on 9th September, their youngest son, Maverick Nicolas Phelps, was born. Phelps and his wife are busy navigating the know-how of parenting and </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-swimming-news-my-kids-not-crazy-michael-phelps-wife-opens-up-on-the-reality-behind-kids-unusual-behaviour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">dealing with their kids' unusual behaviors together</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. Moving past the traumatic experience of growing up in a broken family after his parent's divorce, Phelps now has a happy family of five. </span>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">All the Olympic medals Michael Phelps won during his career</span></strong></h2>
With his 23 gold medals, Michael Phelps holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals ever won. Additionally, he has won three silver and two bronze medals at the Olympics. He also holds the overall record for the most Olympics medals. Furthermore, in 2008, Phelps became the first athlete to win eight gold medals in a single Olympics game.

[caption id="attachment_1299783" align="aligncenter" width="359"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1299783" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Michael-Phelps-wins-gold-1.jpg" alt="Michael Phelp holds a gold medal he won." width="359" height="450" /> Michael Phelps holds a gold medal he won during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Credits: Reuters[/caption]
<ul>
 	<li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Rio 2016 Olympic Games, gold (4x100m medley, 4x100m free, 200m fly, 4x200m free, 200m medley); silver (100m fly)</span></li>
 	<li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">London 2012 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m medley, 4x100m medley, 4x200m free); silver (200m fly, 4x100m free); 4th (400m medley)</span></li>
 	<li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m fly, 200m free, 200m medley, 400m medley, 4x100m free, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley)</span></li>
 	<li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Athens 2004 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m fly, 200m medley, 400m medley, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley); bronze (200m free, 4x100m free)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Other records and achievements by the swimming GOAT</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">During the course of his decorated career, the Flying Fish has held 39 world records. While some were broken over the past decade, four still stand unbeaten. Additionally, two of these were created during the Olympics, while the other two were created during the World Championships. These records are as follows: </span>

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<ul>
 	<li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">4:03.84 - 400m individual medley- 2008 Olympics </span></li>
 	<li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">3:08.24 - 4 x 100m freestyle relay- 2008 Olympics</span></li>
 	<li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">6:58.55 - 4 x 200m freestyle relay - 2009 World Championships </span></li>
 	<li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">3: 27.28 - 4 × 100m medley relay- 2009 World Championships </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Michael Phelps’ diet, workout, and practice routine</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span></h2>
<h3>Workout</h3>
During his prime days, Michael Phelps trained for 5-6 hours every day, dividing the sessions into two halves. His target was to swim 80,000 meters every week. This was divided into 13 km or 13000m every day. His gym workout routine included four exercises, each performed in sets of three, with 10-16 reps. These included the dumbbell front raise, compound movements, dumbbell lateral shoulder raise, and standing dumbbell press.

[caption id="attachment_1155150" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1155150" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-589400520.jpg" alt="Michael Phelps" width="1920" height="1152" /> RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Additionally, he had a separate swimming exercise consisting of the following 12 exercises: </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">1. 6 sets of sidekick - 50 reps</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">2. 6 sets of butterfly swimming drills - 50 reps</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">3. 6 sets of pull buoy - 50 reps </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">4. 25 reps of fly</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">5. 50 reps of free</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">6. 50 reps of fly</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">7. 500 reps of strokes </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">8. 50 reps of kick </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">9. 50 reps of free</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">10. 2000 timed kick stroke </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">11. 50 reps of Ab exercise </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">12. 4 sets of IM continuous drill- 100 reps </span>
<h3>Diet</h3>
While preparing for the Olympics, Phelps consumed nearly 12000 calories every day. His diet mostly included fruits, vegetables, and lean grilled protein. During his breakfast, Phelps ate fried egg sandwiches, three chocolate chip pancakes, a bowl of porridge, 2 cups of coffee, an omelet of 5 eggs, and French toast.

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">This was followed by two large ham and cheese sandwiches, 1/2 kg pasta, and energy drinks for lunch. Similar to his lunch, he ate 1/2 kg of pasta and drank energy drinks during dinner. But instead of sandwiches, he ate an entire pizza for dinner. He supplemented his diet with creatine, vitamin C, and protein shakes. </span>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Michael Phelps retirement</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span></h2>
Initially, after the 2012 London Olympics, Michael Phelps announced his retirement at the age of 27. He cited age, fatigue, and the will to take a break and travel as the prime reasons behind his decision. However, his plans didn't stay the same for long, and he returned for one last battle during the 2016 Rio Olympics. Moreover, while talking about his return Phelps mentioned that his love for swimming dragged him back to the waters. He staged a promising comeback and drew the curtains to his decorated career with the final five gold and one silver medals.

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<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Post-retirement, Phelps has been working for his charitable foundation, Michael Phelps Foundation. The foundation pays emphasis on catering to the mental well-being of children. It came as no surprise as Phelps has always been vocal about mental health issues, having been a victim himself. Moreover, when Gymnastics queen Simone Biles prioritized her mental health during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-gymnastics-news-gymnastics-goat-simone-biles-perspective-on-mental-health-from-tokyo-olympics-withdrawal-to-inspiring-other-athletes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Phelps came out to show his support</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Despite bidding farewell to the pool, Phelps hasn't said goodbye to the sports world, entirely. Instead, he has just transitioned from the waters to the land. He is now busy exploring his skills on the golf course. Moreover, he even won a championship trophy at the WM Pheonix Open Pro-Am. Phelps claims that he is now obsessed with the sport and that </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-swimming-news-married-for-7-years-michael-phelps-got-his-wife-obsessed-with-his-post-retirement-hobby-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">obsession has spread to his wife as well</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. Additionally, straying away from the competitive pool didn't mean Phelps lost his charm in the water. Even six years after his retirement, Phelps effortlessly won when challenged at a hotel once.</span>
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<td>Name</td>
<td>Michael Fred Phelps II</td>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>30 June 1985</td>
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<td>Place of birth</td>
<td>Baltimore, Maryland, United States</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Education</td>
<td><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> University of Michigan, Towson High School</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td>Debora Sue Phelps, Michael Fred Phelps</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>1.93 m</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>90 kg</td>
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<td>Wife</td>
<td>Nicole Johnson</td>
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<td>Kids</td>
<td>Boomer Robert Phelps, Beckett Richard Phelps,

Maverick Nicolas Phelps</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nicknames</span></td>
<td>The Baltimore Bullet, Flying Fish,

GOAT- Greatest of all time, Mr. Swimming, Superman</td>
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<td>Social Media</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/m_phelps00/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelPhelps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michaelphelps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></td>
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Michael Phelps

 Michael Phelps 2023 Net Worth Michael Phelps&#8217; net worth is an estimated $100 million. In terms of endorsements, the swimmer&#8217;s performances at the Olympic Games earned him some brilliant deals like Subway, Under Armor, Omega, Visa, Speedo, and AT&amp;T. The swimmer advertised himself with Wheaties, Kellogg&#8217;s, and Louis Vuitton in the past. His partnership with Aqua Sphere is well known, and he earned $1 million during his sponsorship with Speedo during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In 2023, Phelps announced his collaboration with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, Pfizer. Moreover, he is an able contributor and a prominent advocate for mental health issues worldwide. Phelps is also an investor in Talkspace, a mental healthcare startup. Michael Phelps’s Early Life On June 30, 1985, Michael Fred Phelps II was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He sought his elementary education at Rodgers Forge Elementary School. For middle school, he went to Dumbarton Middle School. Lastly, he finished his schooling at Towson High School. A young Michael Phelps was a hyperactive kid. His mother believed that swimming would be the best medium to let out all the excessive energy.  Thus, she urged him to give it a shot. Phelps&#8217;s older sisters were also swimmers. Looking at his sisters and encouraged by his mother, the Baltimore Bullet gave swimming a shot at the age of 7. By age 10, Phelps had secured a spot in the North Aquatic Baltimore Club. Five years later, 15-year-old Phelps competed in his first-ever Olympics, held in Sydney. Though Phelps went to the University of Michigan, he never pursued a degree. Michael Phelps’s family  Swimming legend Michael Phelps was born to Deborah Sue Phelps &#8216;Debbie&#8217; and Michael Fred Phelps. While his mother was a middle school principal, his father was a Maryland State Trooper. Phelps probably got his athletic genes from his father, who was once a sportsperson too. But unlike the swimmer, his father was a football player. In the 1970s Phelps&#8217;s father also tried to be a part of the NFL team, Washington Commanders. Unfortunately, when Phelps was just 9, his parents&#8217; marriage ended with a divorce. Fred and Debbie parented three children, Michael being the youngest of the lot. Phelps has two older sisters, Whitney and Hilary. Hilary was the first one to dip her feet in the professional pool in the Phelps family. Soon after, Whitney and seven years younger Michael followed. Whenever little Michael competed, his sisters were there to cheer for him from the stands. This in turn served as a motivation for Michael to strive for the best. Though all the Phelps siblings competed in the sport at some level, Michael was the only one who made it to the Olympics. After growing up, Michael Phelps formed a family of his own with his wife Nicole Phelps (former Johnson). Phelps and Johnson first met in 2007 at the ESPY Awards. The duo hit it off and began dating soon after. Though the couple broke up in 2012 but reconciled nearly two years later in 2014. Furthermore, Phelps popped the big question in 2015, but they put the plans for their wedding on hold as the couple was expecting their first child soon after. They welcomed their eldest son, Boomer Robert Phelps, on May 5, 2016. In the following month, on June 13 they tied the knot in a private wedding in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Two years later, on 12th February 2018, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Phelps welcomed their second son, Beckett Richard Phelps. The following year, on 9th September, their youngest son, Maverick Nicolas Phelps, was born. Phelps and his wife are busy navigating the know-how of parenting and dealing with their kids&#8217; unusual behaviors together. Moving past the traumatic experience of growing up in a broken family after his parent&#8217;s divorce, Phelps now has a happy family of five.  All the Olympic medals Michael Phelps won during his career With his 23 gold medals, Michael Phelps holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals ever won. Additionally, he has won three silver and two bronze medals at the Olympics. He also holds the overall record for the most Olympics medals. Furthermore, in 2008, Phelps became the first athlete to win eight gold medals in a single Olympics game. Michael Phelps holds a gold medal he won during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Credits: Reuters Rio 2016 Olympic Games, gold (4x100m medley, 4x100m free, 200m fly, 4x200m free, 200m medley); silver (100m fly) London 2012 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m medley, 4x100m medley, 4x200m free); silver (200m fly, 4x100m free); 4th (400m medley) Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m fly, 200m free, 200m medley, 400m medley, 4x100m free, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley) Athens 2004 Olympic Games, gold (100m fly, 200m fly, 200m medley, 400m medley, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley); bronze (200m free, 4x100m free) Other records and achievements by the swimming GOAT During the course of his decorated career, the Flying Fish has held 39 world records. While some were broken over the past decade, four still stand unbeaten. Additionally, two of these were created during the Olympics, while the other two were created during the World Championships. These records are as follows:   4:03.84 &#8211; 400m individual medley- 2008 Olympics  3:08.24 &#8211; 4 x 100m freestyle relay- 2008 Olympics 6:58.55 &#8211; 4 x 200m freestyle relay &#8211; 2009 World Championships  3: 27.28 &#8211; 4 × 100m medley relay- 2009 World Championships  Michael Phelps’ diet, workout, and practice routine  Workout During his prime days, Michael Phelps trained for 5-6 hours every day, dividing the sessions into two halves. His target was to swim 80,000 meters every week. This was divided into 13 km or 13000m every day. His gym workout routine included four exercises, each performed in sets of three, with 10-16 reps. These included the dumbbell front raise, compound movements, dumbbell lateral shoulder raise, and standing dumbbell press. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL &#8211; AUGUST 13: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men&#8217;s 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Additionally, he had a separate swimming exercise consisting of the following 12 exercises:  1. 6 sets of sidekick &#8211; 50 reps 2. 6 sets of butterfly swimming drills &#8211; 50 reps 3. 6 sets of pull buoy &#8211; 50 reps  4. 25 reps of fly 5. 50 reps of free 6. 50 reps of fly 7. 500 reps of strokes  8. 50 reps of kick  9. 50 reps of free 10. 2000 timed kick stroke  11. 50 reps of Ab exercise  12. 4 sets of IM continuous drill- 100 reps  Diet While preparing for the Olympics, Phelps consumed nearly 12000 calories every day. His diet mostly included fruits, vegetables, and lean grilled protein. During his breakfast, Phelps ate fried egg sandwiches, three chocolate chip pancakes, a bowl of porridge, 2 cups of coffee, an omelet of 5 eggs, and French toast. This was followed by two large ham and cheese sandwiches, 1/2 kg pasta, and energy drinks for lunch. Similar to his lunch, he ate 1/2 kg of pasta and drank energy drinks during dinner. But instead of sandwiches, he ate an entire pizza for dinner. He supplemented his diet with creatine, vitamin C, and protein shakes.  Michael Phelps retirement  Initially, after the 2012 London Olympics, Michael Phelps announced his retirement at the age of 27. He cited age, fatigue, and the will to take a break and travel as the prime reasons behind his decision. However, his plans didn&#8217;t stay the same for long, and he returned for one last battle during the 2016 Rio Olympics. Moreover, while talking about his return Phelps mentioned that his love for swimming dragged him back to the waters. He staged a promising comeback and drew the curtains to his decorated career with the final five gold and one silver medals. Post-retirement, Phelps has been working for his charitable foundation, Michael Phelps Foundation. The foundation pays emphasis on catering to the mental well-being of children. It came as no surprise as Phelps has always been vocal about mental health issues, having been a victim himself. Moreover, when Gymnastics queen Simone Biles prioritized her mental health during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Phelps came out to show his support.  Despite bidding farewell to the pool, Phelps hasn&#8217;t said goodbye to the sports world, entirely. Instead, he has just transitioned from the waters to the land. He is now busy exploring his skills on the golf course. Moreover, he even won a championship trophy at the WM Pheonix Open Pro-Am. Phelps claims that he is now obsessed with the sport and that obsession has spread to his wife as well. Additionally, straying away from the competitive pool didn&#8217;t mean Phelps lost his charm in the water. Even six years after his retirement, Phelps effortlessly won when challenged at a hotel once.  Name Michael Fred Phelps II  Born 30 June 1985  Place of birth Baltimore, Maryland, United States  Nationality American  Education University of Michigan, Towson High School  Parents Debora Sue Phelps, Michael Fred Phelps  Height 1.93 m  Weight 90 kg    Wife Nicole Johnson  Kids Boomer Robert Phelps, Beckett Richard Phelps, Maverick Nicolas Phelps  Nicknames The Baltimore Bullet, Flying Fish, GOAT- Greatest of all time, Mr. Swimming, Superman  Social Media Instagram, Twitter, Facebook