“2500 Matches in Three Weeks”- Michael Phelps Reveals How COD and Xbox Helped Him in Olympic Training

Published 04/09/2022, 8:45 AM EDT

If you look at some of the greatest athletes in the world, the sport they excel in isn’t the only thing they play. While Michael Phelps was unbeatable in swimming, he also had a little place in his heart for video games. Perhaps as long as it’s helping you to become better, you can play as many games as possible. In fact, indulging yourself in different activities often develops your mental faculties to a great extent.

The Olympic champion Michael Phelps is one of the greatest swimmers ever. When it comes to Olympic golds, no one is even close to him as he the legend is the most decorated Olympian ever. However, is swimming the only thing he is passionate about? Let’s find out.

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Besides swimming, what did Michael Phelps play?

When asked if he plays any video games now or in the past, the legend revealed that he was a big-time Call of Duty fan. Michael said, “When I was swimming, we played a ton of COD. I wish I could go back and look at the stats. I mean, we go to Colorado Springs to the Olympic training centers. And we would all bring our X boxes. I’m not kidding.”

Well, given the popularity of the game, killing some time after a rigorous swimming routine only makes sense. However, playing COD was more than a side activity for the legend. Michael further added, “We play like 2500 matches in three weeks. Like literally nonstop.” Swimming, sleeping, eating, and playing video games. That’s it for 26 days. Video game for me is awesome.”

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Will Phelps ever come back to swimming?

After his retirement in 2014, the legend did make a comeback in the 2016 Rio Olympics. However, taking a u-turn now at the age of 36 seems a little far-fetched. Although the question is not about his potential, but rather about his choice to go through the same competitive environment and lifestyle once again.

Michael Phelps has led an incredible career and the only reason he should ever look back is to feel proud of what he has accomplished.

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Saurav Panwar is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. A postgraduate in Media and Communication Studies, he shares a profound love for creative direction and filmmaking. Saurav is also an avid reader and a literature devotee whose fandom spreads from classics to sci-fi, non-fiction, plays, comics, and much more.

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Simar Singh Wadhwa

“2500 Matches in Three Weeks”- Michael Phelps Reveals How COD and Xbox Helped Him in Olympic Training

Besides swimming, what did Michael Phelps play?

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Will Phelps ever come back to swimming?