Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps is back for yet another Olympics, but (so far) has only gotten into the pool for some quality time with Snoop Dogg. Dive in to get answers to all your burning questions about Phelps' appearances at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Is Michael Phelps competing at the Paris Olympics?
No, Phelps retired from competitive swimming after the 2016 Rio Olympics.
So what does he do for a living? In his own words, "Nothing anymore."
But he hasn't left the pool completely. Over the last eight years, he's done swimming commentary for NBC and shown up poolside at Arizona State University, whose swimming program was run by his former coach, Bob Bowman.
He also oversees the Michael Phelps Foundation. The mission of the foundation, which he founded in 2008, is to make the world a healthier and safer place by to helping more people learn to swim.
Is Michael Phelps doing commentary for NBC at the Paris Olympics?
Yes, Phelps has appeared alongside Dan Hick and Rowdy Gaines in the commentary booth at the Aquatics Centre in Paris. He's also been spotted on the TODAY show, sharing his swimming insights with Mike Tirico, and hanging with Snoop Dogg.
What events has Michael Phelps attended at the Paris Olympics?
Phelps has gotten tickets to some of the most exciting Olympic competitions: the women's gymnastics team final, the men's golf competition and many swimming events.
How many medals has Michael Phelps won?
Phelps has won 28 total Olympic gold medals, 23 of them gold. He is still the most decorated Olympian of all time (and probably will be for a very, very long time).
How does Michael Phelps’ Olympic medal count compare to Katie Ledecky’s?
Team USA has two legendary swimmers in Katie Ledecky and Phelps. Although Ledecky has earned her reputation as one of the GOATs, Phelps still holds a solid lead when it comes to career Olympic medals. Ledecky has 8 gold medals, and 12 overall, while Phelps holds 23 gold medals and 28 overall.
What did Michael Phelps say about the rivalry between the U.S. swimming team and Australia?
Cate Campbell from team Australia didn't hold back when asked about Team USA after the 2023 World Championships.
“When we’re right next to each other in the warm-up areas, the U.S. have this infernal cowbell they ring. And as someone leaves to go to the competition pool, they ring out, ‘USA, USA,’ and I have never wanted to punch someone more," she said in an interview.
When Phelps saw her comments, he said that if he were still competing, he'd “watch [Campbell’s comments] every single day to give me that little extra.”
Does Michael Phelps have a family?
Phelps married Nicole Johnson in 2016, and they have four sons: Boomer (8), Beckett (6), Maverick (4) and a newborn Nico who was born in Jan 2024. Nicole and Nico are in Paris and have attended Olympic events alongside Phelps.