Michael Phelps in "Retirement"

RE: Michael Phelps in "Retirement"

Former Member — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:35:44 GMT

It would be great to see him take part in masters competitions. The reception he'd get simply by standing on the block would lift the roof off.

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Sojerz — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:42:27 GMT

For whatever reason I have a feeling when Michael hangs up the goggles he'll hang them up for good and we won't see him swimming, commenting, coaching, anything. I agree it's more likely he will "fade to black" after this olympics. Thinking about Spitz, Evans, and Thorpe; it was only very recently that Evans came back. We do see Spitz and Thorpe at times. Understandably they want a "real life" after swimming. Hope he does show up at sometime.

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knelson — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:29:05 GMT

For whatever reason I have a feeling when Michael hangs up the goggles he'll hang them up for good and we won't see him swimming, commenting, coaching, anything.

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Sojerz — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:23:25 GMT

I think we will shopefuly see Michael around swimming for many years to come. His interview last night after the 2Fr was a good one. He seems to have matured and as we all know,"good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement." We're all gaining experience and at times making bad judgements, just hopefully fewer bad judgements as you age. Hope i have a chance to see him swim sometime or to at least listen to his story (he has at least one ghost written book and it's a good short read.) Last night was poetry, and he and Ryan in the final 25m were incredible to watch. How do you swim that fast and EZ/gracefull at once?

RE: Michael Phelps in "Retirement"

Former Member — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:31:12 GMT

He doesn't have to with $40+ m in the bank. Does he really have that kind of money? I thought that bong hit photo cost him most of his endorsements potential.

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oldwahoo — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:41:04 GMT

It was recently reported somewhere that he had already earned in excess of $50M in endorsements, even after taxes, that's leaves him with about $35M, and he will have more potential after these Olympics, and he'll keep earning forever if he has prudent advisors (always a big if with athletes - witness Mike Tyson or more recently Curt Schilling). Does he really have that kind of money? I thought that bong hit photo cost him most of his endorsements potential.

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Elaine Krugman — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:51:47 GMT

He doesn't have to with $40+ m in the bank. He won't have to do anything with that kind of $ in the bank! But, I wonder if he'll eventually get bored with just playing golf, going to Vegas, etc. He is keeping a journal, so I am guessing he will at least write a book- or have one ghost written for him.

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aquageek — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:27:50 GMT

I definitely do NOT see him becoming a commentator like Rowdy did after retirement. Phelps isn't the most articulate or intelligent athelete I have ever heard speak. :afraid: He doesn't have to with $40+ m in the bank.

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Bobinator — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:59:40 GMT

Well, Bobinator, my impression of Phelps just changed after watching the video of his recent Today Show interview. He came off more articulate and mature than he had in any previous interview I had seen. It was an excellent interview! :applaud: I've been wrong about this sort of thing before. John Kruk, who used to play for the San Diego Padres, wasn't exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Surprisingly, after retirement, he became a baseball commentator and was hired by ESPN. He has done an outstanding job and has been quite impressive in his new career! Good luck to Michael Phelps, whatever he decides to do after the Olympics! :cheerleader: I'm glad you reconsidered Elaine. Phelps is definitely the kind of guy people love to hate. I'm impressed with the fact Phelps is an adhd kid who found focus within the confines of the pool and turned it into something very special. Phelps has made some bad choices in his younger years but he seems to have learned from the mistakes and moved on. Isn't that what life is all about?

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Elaine Krugman — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:31:18 GMT

The cool thing is Michael can probably do about anything he wants when he retires. I disagree with Elaine, I think Michael presents himself very well and could turn into an interesting and well informed color commentator. Well, Bobinator, my impression of Phelps just changed after watching the video of his recent Today Show interview. He came off more articulate and mature than he had in any previous interview I had seen. It was an excellent interview! :applaud: I've been wrong about this sort of thing before. John Kruk, who used to play for the San Diego Padres, wasn't exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Surprisingly, after retirement, he became a baseball commentator and was hired by ESPN. He has done an outstanding job and has been quite impressive in his new career! Good luck to Michael Phelps, whatever he decides to do after the Olympics! :cheerleader:

RE: Michael Phelps in "Retirement"

Former Member — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:26:31 GMT

poker

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That Guy — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:13:35 GMT

Golf.

RE: Michael Phelps in "Retirement"

smontanaro — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:39:20 GMT

They join US Masters Swimming. Rumor has it Phelps has his sights set on Jeff Commings’ 25-29 100 IM SCM record. Oh yeah, that's high on his priority list right now. :D

RE: Michael Phelps in "Retirement"

Rob Copeland — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:35:57 GMT

What do high-profile swimmers like this do when they retire.They join US Masters Swimming. Rumor has it Phelps has his sights set on Jeff Commings’ 25-29 100 IM SCM record.

RE: Michael Phelps in "Retirement"

ande — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:50:00 GMT

Depends how things go for him in London. Right now it looks like Lochte is likely to rule the pool across the pond. After the Olympics, Michael will take a break from training and keep in shape. He will do his post olympics commitments. Spend a lot of time in Vegas, NYC, Miami, & LA. Date many beautiful women. In a matter of months or maybe years he'll get bored. He's not likely to find anything where he will be as great as he was in swimming. I would be surprised to see him do a comeback for 2016 or 20 What do high-profile swimmers like this do when they retire. they take all kinds of paths time will tell

RE: Michael Phelps in "Retirement"

__steve__ — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:43:18 GMT

He probably plans to get fat

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rxleakem — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:56:00 GMT

Three strikes and you're out. Hope this trip back from the Olympics we don't see him making the wrong kind of headlines. :bolt:

RE: Michael Phelps in "Retirement"

Sojerz — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:43:40 GMT

I definitely do NOT see him becoming a commentator like Rowdy did after retirement. Phelps isn't the most articulate or intelligent athelete I have ever heard speak. :afraid: Possibly not the most articulate, although he seems fine to me, and he is probably the greatest athlete any of us will hear speak. They don't come around that often.

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gdanner — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:28:50 GMT

OK - the Trials have just begun and the Olympics are a mere weeks away. Michael Phelps has said this is his last Olympics and he'll retire from swimming after this event. So => What do you think he'll probably do? He has said he wants to travel the world. And actually see things, instead of pools.

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Bobinator — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:06:15 GMT

RE: Michael Phelps in "Retirement"

Former Member — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:43:13 GMT

golf, rock band bassist, racing cars, politics, finish a book, relearn how to file taxes, hang out in Tibet then find his niche back where he belongs swimming I like this.

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smontanaro — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:37:49 GMT

Las Vegas! :banana::banana::banana: After that he'll need to get back in the pool...

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Former Member — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:30:44 GMT

So - no swimming at all???:banana:

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smontanaro — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:58:19 GMT

It would kinda be cool if Phelps came to masters swimming in his 40s and set every single world record in his age group. He's totally capable of that. Not if Lochte's waiting for him. :D

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Midas — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:55:54 GMT

It would kinda be cool if Phelps came to masters swimming in his 40s and set every single world record in his age group. He's totally capable of that.