"US swimmer Michael Phelps was the most decorated Olympic athlete in history before the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Michael Phelps (right) and Ian Thorpe, Australia's swimming legend, at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Phelps's goal was to swim against Thorpe, whom he considered a major challenge. to leave that pool knowing I had swum my best race ...
Biography of America's greatest competitive swimmer, Michael Phelps.
Filled with revelations, career statistics, and insightful analysis of how Phelps achieved the seemingly impossible, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn the complete story behind the legend.
"US swimmer Michael Phelps was the most decorated Olympic athlete in history before the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
With twenty-three Olympic gold medals, American competitive swimmer Michael Phelps holds the record for most gold medals won in Olympic history. This compelling book provides a balanced biography of Michael Phelps.
He's well on his way to his ambitious goal of "changing the sport of swimming," but despite Michael's pre-eminence in the pool, his story is not a swimming diary but a take of adversities overcome and redemption through persistence.
Collects stories and photographs originally published in USA Today about the American swimmer Michael Phelps, from his early career as a teenager to his exceptional performance in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he won eight gold medals.
This book provides readers with photographs and a timeline that give insight into Phelps's record-setting career.
A biography of American Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. In 2008, he won eight gold medals at the Olympic Games in Beijing, breaking the record of most gold medals won at a single Olympics.
A brief look into the life and career of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the American swimmer who won eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, breaking the record of most gold medals won at a single Olympics.
Meet Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps!
After breaking records at the 2008 Olympics, Michael Phelps became one of the greatest swimmers in history. This book introduces readers to Phelps's childhood, family background, rise to fame, and future plans.
Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? Michael had a dream -- to be the world's greatest Olympic athlete ever. This is the story of Michael's early years and his break through into the US Olympic swimming squad.
Chapter 3 – Facts Fact #1: When he was a sixth grader, Michael was diagnosed with ADHD but stopped taking his medication when he was 12 years old and focused himself to swimming. His condition was treated due to the extreme training as ...
This book provides readers with photographs and a timeline that give insight into Phelps's record-setting career.
Kids will be delighted to learn all about this amazing athlete’s achievements.
Traces the story of the record-setting swimmer and Olympic medalist, discussing how he rose from obscurity to become a professional in his teenage years, his participation in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics, and his preparation for the ...
A brief look into the life and career of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.