“Only Two People in the World That Know”: Michael Phelps Is Scared of Being Robbed of His Most Precious Possession and It’s Not His Million Dollar Wealth

Published 09/25/2022, 10:00 AM EDT

Who does not recollect the image of Michael Phelps holding all his medals and smiling at the camera? We all do, right? Regarded as the swimming GOAT, Phelps has craved an exceptional career for himself. Michael was just fifteen when he made his Olympic debut. Though he finished the race at 4th that year, he came back to clinch his gold the next time.

Since then, Michael, over the next four Olympics, made and broke several records. With 28 all total Olympic medals and other countless medals and awards, Phelps undeniably requires a humongous space to display all. As a Phelps fan, we all ponder that where he keeps his medals. However, is Phelps ready to dive into the details? Well, the answer can be disappointing.

Where does Phelps keep his medals?

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Unlike many of his contemporaries, Phelps rarely publicly shows off his medals. Owing to his professional commitments, Phelps has to interact with the press and fans quite often. There, he has to answer an array, and he does answer honestly.

But then there’s one question that he hasn’t answered so far. Whenever Phelps is asked, where he keeps his medal, the legend has only one answer, “They are not on display.” As for himself, he too, does not “look at them that often.”

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Whenever asked about his medal’s location, Phelps plays it coy. He informs, “There’s a secret spot,” and only a few know about it. During the FORBES’ Under 30 Summit, 2016, talking on the same, he said, “There are only two people in the world that know where they are.”

Michael Phelps is truly a legend

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The feats that Phelps has achieved are truly exceptional! From joining the pool to channel his extra energy to being regarded as the swimming GOAT, Phelps’ journey is an inspiration. Coming from the small town of Baltimore, the skills he displayed in the pool are undeniably magical.

The most significant break in his career came when he won eight gold medals at Beijing Olympics 2008. He became a world sensation, a household name, and a Nation’s pride. Phelps’ journey started at the pools when he was seven years, joining the North Baltimore Aquatic Club; he slowly but surely walked up the success ladder.

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At the U.S. spring nationals in 2001, he set the record for the 200-meter butterfly with a time of 1 minute, 54.92 seconds, making him the youngest person to do so. He is undeniably a true inspiration!

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Mubhaswara Ahamed is currently working as a US Sports Author for Essentially Sports. She completed her Grad degree in English Literature from Calcutta University. Mubhaswara was introduced to the world of sports by her father.

Edited by:

Vibhanshu Kumar

“Only Two People in the World That Know”: Michael Phelps Is Scared of Being Robbed of His Most Precious Possession and It’s Not His Million Dollar Wealth

Where does Phelps keep his medals?

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