3For Those Who Want to Win

Michael Phelps is the greatest swimmer in the history of the world! He competed in the Olympics 5 times from 2000 to 2016 and won 28 Olympic medals, including 23 gold medals.

His exceptional talent, chiseled physique, and internal strength and durability enabled him to become the most decorated Olympic athlete ever. Yet for all of the physical tools Phelps possessed, the one thing that cannot be overlooked was his work ethic. Phelps spent countless days and nights in the pool, working on his stroke and pushing himself to become better. This was for many reasons but was in large part because he knew that he could not maintain the status quo and continue winning.

This is evident based on the unique way swimmers have ...

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