Today, history has been made…Michael Phelps has become the worlds greatest Olympian of all time breaking the record for most medals won in the Olympics! It’s No. 19 and counting for Phelps.
The prior record holder was Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina who won her 18th Olympic medal some 48 years ago.
Born Michael Fred Phelps II, the American swimmer also holds the all-time records for gold medals and gold medals in individual events. He has been in four Olympic finals and has medaled in 19 of 21 Olympic finals. Phelps has three more events in the London Olympics and states he will retire. His career may come to an end, but he’s left a blazing trail of memories and world records for all and for few, if any, to follow.
Born: June 30, 1985 (age 27), Baltimore
Height: 6′ 4″
Weight: 200.6 lbs
Education: University of Michigan (2004–2008), Towson High School (2003)
Siblings: Hilary Phelps, Whitney Phelps
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