Education

Michael Fred Phelps II was born on June 30, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Towson. His early schooling began at Rodgers Forge Elementary, continued at Dumbarton Middle School, and culminated with a diploma from Towson High School in 2003. Swimming entered His life at age seven, first as a way to channel boundless energy and later as His passion and focus.

Though he trained at the University of Michigan alongside his coach Bob Bowman, He did not pursue a formal degree—opting instead to develop as a volunteer assistant while preparing for elite competition

Alma Mater

Though he never completed a degree, He ften referred to the University of Michigan as my alma mater—it's where He lived, trained, and grew from a teen to a world-class athlete under Coach Bowman’s guidance.

Occupation

Since stepping away from competitive swimming after Rio 2016, He has taken on multiple roles:

• Volunteer assistant coach at Arizona State University with Bob Bowman.
• Founder of the Michael Phelps Foundation, which promotes water safety, healthy living, and wellness.
• Advocate for mental health and ADHD awareness through public speaking and partnerships (like with Talkspace)

Known For

He is best known as the most decorated Olympian in history, with a total of 28 medals—including 23 gold—across five Olympic Games (Sydney 2000 to Rio 2016). Beijing 2008 was crowning: I became the first athlete to win eight gold medals at a single Olympics

Notable Works

Through all his swimming career he has,

• Shattered over 40 world records, including my first in the 200 m butterfly at age 15
• Dominated major meets: 6 golds at Athens 2004, 8 at Beijing 2008, and 5 at Rio 2016
• Transitioned into mental health advocacy: sharing insights in documentary Angst, founding my foundation, speaking publicly about living with ADHD and depression
• Launched "MP" swimwear and swim gear with Aqua Sphere in 2015, leveraging my technical know-how
• Authored books: No Limits: The Will to Succeed and children’s titles promoting perseverance and self-belief.

Spouse

 He married Nicole Johnson (former Miss California USA) in a private ceremony on June 13, 2016, though the news became public months later. They started dating in 2007, had a rocky path, reunited in 2012, and got engaged in February 2015. They are proud parents to four sons and live in Paradise Valley, Arizona

Parents

• Mother: Deborah Sue “Debbie” Phelps (née Davisson), a middle-school principal in Baltimore County
• Father: Michael Fred Phelps, a former Maryland state trooper and collegiate football player
  They divorced in 1994 when I was nine—a life event that significantly affected me

Relatives

• Two older sisters: Whitney (born 1978) and Hilary (born 1980), both of whom swam competitively

Website

My main online portal is
michaelphelps.com—home to the Michael Phelps Foundation, swim programs, and my professional initiatives.

Contribution to the World

• Sporting excellence: Redefined swimming standards; broke barriers and inspired a generation through records and Olympic feats.
• Mental health advocacy: Publicly spoke about ADHD and depression, reducing stigma and promoting resources
• Water safety and youth empowerment: Via my foundation, I partnered with global organizations to teach swimming, drowning prevention, and healthy living.
• Business and innovation: Created performance-oriented swim gear and leveraged my brand to elevate swimming culture internationally.

National & International Awards

• Olympic medals: 23 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze over five Games
• Numerous honors: Swimming World Swimmer of the Year (8×), Golden Goggle Awards, James E. Sullivan Award, Laureus nominations, Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2008), AP Athlete of the Year, inclusion in Maryland sports hall of fame, and more
• Morton E. Ruderman Award (2019) for advocacy & inclusion

Filmography

• Appeared as himself in Suits (TV cameo).
• Featured in Angst (documentary about anxiety).
• Subject of numerous interviews, sports documentaries, and motivational films.

External Links & Online Presence

• Official website: michaelphelps.com
• Michael Phelps Foundation: active online with initiatives and campaigns.
• Active social media on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook—sharing insights on family, advocacy, training, and appearances. 

Reflection

From a spirited child managing ADHD to the world’s greatest Olympian, His journey has been one of discipline, heartbreak, triumph, and impact. The water shaped him; the records defined him. But his deepest ambition now is to inspire—through the importance of mental health, the power of family, and the beauty of perseverance.