Youth of Confidence
At 18, I knew I would be the best. But that knowledge required daily work.
Michael Phelps
American swimmer with 23 Olympic gold medals, the most decorated Olympian in history.
All moments: Michael Phelps
- It's OK to Not Be OK — Michael Phelps
It's not about being strong all the time. It's about asking for help when you need it.
- The End of One Story — Michael Phelps
Leaving sport, I'm not leaving life. It's just a new chapter in my story.
- Weakness That Gives Strength — Michael Phelps
I struggled with depression. I thought it was a sign of weakness. Now I know it's a sign I'm human.
- Life After the Peak — Michael Phelps
Medals are the past. What matters is what I do now for the next generation of swimmers.
- The Price of Greatness — Michael Phelps
To be the best, you must be willing to work when others are resting.
- Water is My Element — Michael Phelps
In water, I found myself. Every swim is a conversation between me and the pool.
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