Michael Phelps

Vitor Franca Mr. Michael Copeland IEP Writing Skills 7 May 2013 The Eight Michael Fred Phelps was born in 1985 and grew up in Baltimore. He decided to start swimming when his two sisters made their first attempt in the US Olympic trials. At first, he was afraid of putting his head under the water, but years passed and he was no longer scared by the water. When he decided to try his first swim meet, it was the moment he made his first decision, among many others, which he would make to achieve

“I deliberately set very high goals for myself…why not? No limits” (Phelps 14). Michael Phelps is a name that will always be associated with the word swimming. He made the sport well-known by his eight medal wins at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and is the most decorated Olympian in the world. He had been swimming since he was seven years old, and competed at only fifteen years old in his first Olympic Games. Michael Phelps has affected the world for good by bringing honor to the United States

recognized and glorified for such big accomplishments. Michael Phelps is an accomplished athlete who has won the most medals than any other Olympian. Phelps has a hatred for losing which compels him to train harder so that he may win every race. His success as a swimmer encourages fans and other athletes to wonder if Phelps had any doubts, fears or setbacks, on his road to success. To accomplish dreams you have to be dedicated and work hard. In 2000, Phelps showed the world how hard he worked by appearing

being diagnosed with ADHD. At age 15, Phelps became a swimming sensation at the Olympics which started his professional career. Even out of the pool, Michael made some huge accomplishments and changes to the swim world. The life and career of a great swimmer, Michael Phelps, serves as a great role model for all aspiring swimmers. From a very young age Michael started swimming, which was his outlet. These days of his life shaped him for who he is now. When Michael was only 8 years old, his parents divorced

1985 Michael Phelps a.k.a. the Baltimore Bullet was born to the parents of Fred and Debbie Phelps. Raised in Baltimore, he proved himself to be a great swimmer under the coaching of Robert Bowman. Since then, he has won a numerous amount Olympic gold medal (23) in fact , and 28 medals in all. So how did he become a legend? Well, that’s a long story, so I’ll put it in a nutshell. When he first started, his coach (Bob Bowman) knew he excelled in swimming. Now I don’t know most of Michael Phelps childhood

To start, Micheal Phelps was inspired as a kid to for fill his dream to become a champion swimmer, Farah Ahmedi wanted to find a better life for her and her mother and Aengus wanted to find a glimmering girl whom he had become fond of and then vanished before him. However, all three focused on sharing the character’s determination, hope and perseverance in reaching their missions to either help their well being or both theirs and someone else's. The Michael Phelps mission was to for-fill his dream

Michael Phelps, one of the greatest world known icons in the swimming community. He sets goals that push and drive him to succeed with no limits only progression. If he wants gold he goes for it, he believes that nothing is impossible, it just takes hard work and dedication to drive that feeling of success. Although it might seem life comes easy for an icon like him but that’s actually the complete opposite. When Michael was born he was diagnosed with ADHD which caused a bumpy road for him as a child

Michael Phelps: U.S Pride in Swimming Luiz Gustavo Machado Gulliver Schools Sport is important for mankind for the benefits it brings in terms of entertainment and physical activity. It is valued in the world and particularly in the United States. One of the most famous sports is swimming, not only because it is interesting to watch, but also because swimming is a precious ability of humanity. Swimming is one of the sports that are present in the Olympics Games, which is the largest and most relevant

credibility. I think Michael Phelps is a credible person when it comes to swimming. He was very successful though his credibility took a hit when he was pictured holding a marijuana pipe (Crouse). Phelps was born to his parents, Fred and Debbie, on June 30, 1985 (JockBio: Michael Phelps Biography). He has two sisters, Whitney

Case Study 2.1 Michael Phelps – Strategizing for Gold Museb Shaik University of the Potomac Strategic Management - VA.2017-06A.BUS510.18 2017-11-19 Prof Dr. Walter Foggie ABSTRACT Only once in a lifetime is one blessed to witness legendary athletes perform and break records. I was fortunate enough to witness the even during my generation when Michael Phelps smashed world records in 1 sensational week that took the sporting world by storm. Phelps rose to stardom and soon was minting millions