Michael Phelps has done it again! He already made a name for himself as the all-time world-record holder for most Olympic medals, and today he took home another gold as part of the 4x100m medley relay team. Now that Michael has retired, his final count is now a whopping 22 medals. But the road to Olympic stardom was no easy feat, and Michael has gone the distance in his athletic endeavors in order to bring home all those medals with Team USA. Learn Michael’s thoughts on how he prepares, his motivation, and what it takes to become the most decorated Olympian ever.
FUHR, Lizzie. Michael Phelps wins record 18th gold!. Available at: <http://www.fitsugar.com/Michael-Phelps-Athletic-Quotes-24256956>. Access in: 2012 Aug. 06.
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