Michael Phelps, the demigod of swimming, shattered the 100 meters butterfly world record at the 2009 US Championships in Indiana and clocked an astonishing time of 50.22 seconds. The 14-time Olympic gold medallist surpassed Ian Crocker’s previous record of 50.40 seconds, set at the 2005 World Championships in Montreal, and solidified his unparalleled dominance in the pool.

Recently in an interview, Michael Phelps shared several nooks and crannies from his record-breaking performance at the 2009 US Championships. Delving into the intensity of his rivalry with a top Olympic competitor, Phelps unraveled the significance and meaning behind the gesture he flaunted after clinching gold.

The swimming legend’s celebratory actions spoke volumes of his triumph

Sports psychologist Bhrett McCabe recently shared an intriguing Instagram video from MENTAL GAMES LIVE featuring his interview with swimming legend Michael Phelps. Reflecting on his favorite world record, Phelps fondly recounted his celebration during the 2009 100-meter butterfly event, and stated, “I sat on the lane line and smacked my chest,”. The Baltimore Bullet then revealed that he emphatically smacked the water. The driving force behind his actions was his opponent, Milorad Cavic, whom Phelps defeated by a mere 100th of a second at the Beijing Olympics.

The Flying Fish further disclosed Cavic’s words and said, “He said that his suit was way better than mine.” Revealing his motivation for the bold gesture, Phelps explained, “So I had to make a little statement.” Phelps. He continued and revealed, “He poked the bear.” The words shared by his competitor fueled Phelps’ determination to make his victory even more impactful.

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Phelps’s triumphant display solidified his undeniable victory

Back in 2009, after winning the 100 m butterfly, Michael Phelps left no doubt about his dominance. He emerged from the water, smacked his chest in elation, and then flaunted his swimsuit, which Milorad Cavic had deemed inferior. Reflecting on the moment, Phelps conceded, “There are always things that fire me up and motivate me.” Phelps etched his name as the first swimmer to break the 50-second barrier in the event.

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However, the swimming prodigy foresaw his rivalry with Cavic to unfold. “I have a feeling that our battle is going to go back and forth for a while.” Despite there being video and photo proof of Michael Phelps’ victory, Cavic still raised objections as to who touched the board first. This claim did not let the Baltimore Bullet to back down from celebrating his obvious victory.

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