“I Was Afraid”: Michael Phelps Admits He Was Scared of Water as a Rookie Swimmer
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Winning 28 Olympic medals is not a straightforward task. However, as for Michael Phelps, he achieved his lifelong dream and dominated the swimming pool with ease and brilliance. The ability of Phelps inside the swimming pool is incredible. Courtesy of his unparalleled success, he is a role model to many swimmers.
However, things were not always rosy for the Olympic legend. Like many children, Michael Phelps too was afraid of the water growing up.
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“Just wasn’t comfortable”- Michael Phelps
In quite an inspirational video, Michael revealed how he once ‘hated’ the pool. He said, “I started swimming at seven. The first couple of years I was afraid to put my face in the water, just wasn’t comfortable. I eventually just put it in and off I went, and I spent so much time around and so much time in it that, you know it’s kinda like we’re one.”
“Anything is possible if you want it, and you’ll work for it. It doesn’t matter what anybody else thinks. The only person that can really put pressure on you is yourself,” said Phelps.
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It’s unbelievable to know that the greatest swimmer of all time was once terrified of water. However, he overcame his obstacles and started showing his talent in the pool. Moreover, he recollected how his mother would send him to the pool, thus beginning his journey to becoming a legendary swimmer.
“It’s wild to kind of think about how far we’ve come. From my mom putting me in the water safety — I hated the water. I didn’t want anything to do with it. I learned on my back,” Phelps once said.
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Boomer Phelps to make his debut in the future?
In a bid to give the world the next Michael Phelps, he introduced his son Boomer to the pool as well. Notably, he has three sons- Maverick, Beckett, and Boomer. When asked about their future, he gave a perfect response.
“At some point ask why I’m not competing, we’ll see what the answer is then,” said Phelps.
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It would be a standout moment if Phelps’ kids take to the pool. After being terrified of water, Phelps overcame all the odds to be the GOAT of swimming.
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Can his kids go one step further?
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