Besides Phelps athletic ability, something really impressive is how he has handled life. We've read in recent articles about how his father left the family when Michael was young and how his dad has not had much communication with him. In many young men, this could seriously result in self-doubt. Isn't it impressive how Michael has maintained a belief in himself yet been so humble?
He also has ADHD, at least he did as a child, so is it not extremely impressive how he has been able to overcome this and keep his focus? I read somewhere that he asked his mom to take him off his medication when he was only 11.
Michael has had to overcome things in life that some people might use as an excuse for their misbehavior or as an explaination for their failure to succeed. In light of all of this, aren't the 8 golds all the more impressive?
how the heck Phelps' mom managed to work, raise three kids by herself and get them to the pool and all their other activities.
Maybe she gave them bus fare?
Heck, Michael was so fast from such an early age he was probably swimming with the senior group when he was still quite young. He probably got rides from his sisters and other older teammates.
how the heck Phelps' mom managed to work, raise three kids by herself and get them to the pool and all their other activities.
Maybe she gave them bus fare?
Heck, Michael was so fast from such an early age he was probably swimming with the senior group when he was still quite young. He probably got rides from his sisters and other older teammates.
