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Watch: Michael Phelps Looks Unreal in His New Look as He Prepares for His Ice Bath

Published 04/24/2022, 11:15 AM EDT

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Olympic Legend Michael Phelps has been the definition of hard work and determination. The most decorated Olympian of all time serves as an inspiration to millions around the world.
When the American used to swim professionally, there wasn’t a lot his opponents could do. Ever since his retirement in 2016, the legend has been busy exploring things that interest him. However, we are here to talk about something else today.

Michael Phelps’ new hairstyle

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Phelps is known around the globe for various reasons. While most know him as the swimming great that he is. While some also know him for his golfing abilities. Certainly what he isn’t known for is his fashion sense. The swimming star has sported various looks through the years. A goatee is amongst some other looks that we’ve seen the swimmer don.

Phelps now has a new look, and he looks like a samurai warrior!

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In a recent post on Instagram, Phelps’ wife shared a video of her husband. Michael can be seen sporting a ‘top knot’ hairstyle which looks rather good on him.

The swimmer holds the door open for a waiter who is bringing in a lot (A LOT!) of ice as Phelps gets ready for an ice bath. Michael’s incredibly shredded body is also indicative of the fact that even though he retired roughly 6 years ago, he has continued to stay in peak physical condition.

Michael’s life post-retirement

While Phelps has frequently been seen golfing with his buddies or in various tournaments, he has been doing much more than just that. The 36-year-old retired after the 2012 Olympics. He then made a comeback in the 2016 Olympics before finally retiring with no intention of ever making a comeback again.

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He has since been working as a mental health advocate. Michael joined the board of Medibio in 2017. Medibio is a company that focuses on the diagnosis of mental health disorders. Phelps also has ties with Colgate to advocate for water conservation. He has also teamed up with ‘Talkspace’, which is an app that helps in connecting users to licensed therapists.

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Watch this Story: “First for Me”- Michael Phelps Shows Off Butterfly Stroke in a 33-Meter Pool

Be that as it may, What are your thoughts on Michael Phelps’ cool new look?

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Naman Gopal Srivastava

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Naman Gopal is a US Sports Writer at EssentiallySports. Naman is an Undergraduate in Journalism and Mass Communication, with a minor’s degree in Cinematography from the Maharashtra Institute of Technology. An ardent fan of basketball and soccer, Naman was once a national level soccer player himself.
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Deepakshi Chaudhary