A gymnast’s height is a major factor in determining their flexibility. As a result of their short height, they can swing and perform their routine more easily. In contrast, swimmers have an opposite body type and tend to have a long, tall body with wide hands. In the past, an image of Simone Biles and Michael Phelps went viral due to their vast differences in height. However, another picture of Michael with an American gymnast shocked fans again.

The picture of Phelps and gymnast Shawn Johnson East is older than the picture of him and Simone. However, the 23-time gold medalist’s physique also caught the crowd’s attention.

The huge height difference and fan’s comments

The facebook handle of NBC Olympics shared the picture with the caption, “The picture shows Michael and Shawn standing side by side.”?While Michael was wearing a black hoodie and jeans, Shawn wore a purple top paired with a trouser. As for the heights of the two athletes, Phelps is 6’4, while Shawn is 4’11.

Scrolling down the comment section, it was clear that fans have bombarded their response to the picture. Reacting to this Phelps’ torso, one fan wrote,

“His Torso Is Longer Than Her Legs,” while others wrote, “Wow, and their pants are still the same length.” One user named Jessica wrote, “That’s not fair he’s wearing shoes.” A top fan named Evan wrote a funny joke about a senior dating junior, “When a senior takes a freshman to prom.”

In addition to all the jokes, a fan emphasized the key point, writing, “This is also a great reminder to people/parents that your body is built for something. You just have to find it and the passion for it. Big or small, there is something for everyone.”

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This served as a reminder of how much Phelps and Shawn have benefited from their bodies throughout their careers. In addition, some things make the 23-time Olympic gold medalist unique from other swimmers.

The incredible body of Michael Phelps

Whenever someone speaks of the greatest swimmer of all time, one name crosses everyone’s mind, Michael Phelps. In addition to his incredible speed, he is also known as the “Baltimore Bullet.” His perfect physical structure is essential to his ability to excel at the butterfly, backstroke, and freestyle swimming. A cherry on top of Phelps’ physique is his 6’4 height.

With such an impressive height, he also possesses an impressive wingspan of 6’7, making pulling power easier. Moreover, his torso is triangle-shaped due to the combination of short legs and a long upper body. With 28 Olympic medals, he has created his legacy with his incredible body.

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