Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps is an Olympic swimmer with 28 medals, including 23 gold medals, who now promotes water safety, mental health, and healthy lifestyles. After becoming the youngest male in 68 years to make a U.S. Olympic swim team for the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics, Michael Phelps went on to set a new world record in the 200-meter butterfly in 2001. His breakthrough on the international stage continued at the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics, where he secured multiple gold medals in individual events, including the 100-meter butterfly, 200-meter butterfly, 200-meter individual medley, and 400-meter individual medley.

He officially announced his second retirement from professional swimming on August 12, 2016, concluding a career that redefined Olympic achievement. Since his final retirement, Phelps has transitioned his focus to vital advocacy work and entrepreneurial ventures. He established the Michael Phelps Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting water safety, mental health awareness, and healthy lifestyles globally. In addition to his philanthropic efforts, Phelps has entered the business world with the launch of his cold-water bathtub brand, ‘Chilly Goat Tubs.’ Through these endeavors, Phelps continues to leverage his iconic platform to inspire and impact communities worldwide, reinforcing his legacy beyond the swimming pool.