The Price of Greatness
To be the best, you must be willing to work when others are resting.
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.
- Youth of Confidence — Michael Phelps
At 18, I knew I would be the best. But that knowledge required daily work.
- Life After the Peak — Michael Phelps
Medals are the past. What matters is what I do now for the next generation of swimmers.
- 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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