American competitive swimmer and the most decorated Olympian ever, Michael Phelps, after having issues with alcohol, decided to retire so as to focus on personal goals.
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Phelps now has his own brand of swimwear and training gear.
Before retirement, Phelps had won eight medals at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, eight medals again (all gold) in Beijing in 2008 and six in London in 2012, for a total of 28 medals (23 gold).
In 2018, Phelps revealed that he struggled with ADHD and depression and now works as a mental health advocate. In his personal life, Phelps has three kids – Boomer, Beckett and Maverick – with wife Nicole.
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Phelps initially competed at the US trials as a 15-year-old, becoming the youngest male swimmer to make a US Olympic team in 68 years.
Now, when asked whether he misses the competition, Phelps said he expects to enjoy it in a different way.
“It’s weird. But hopefully relaxing. I think it will be good to watch it with the whole family. During a big meet, I always feel like I’m on high alert, super tense, and this should be more relaxing”, he admitted.
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