Michael Phelps

The most decorated Olympian in the history of the games, Michael Phelps, known as 'The Flying Fish' or the 'Baltimore Bullet' is an international superstar. Hailing from Maryland, the world-renowned swimmer has won a record-breaking twenty eight Olympic medals, twenty three being gold across a variety of lengths and strokes, earning him a global reputation and fanbase. Phelps is a highly versatile swimmer who has competed at the top level in butterfly, freestyle, backstroke and individual medley, though he specialised in short distance due to his incredible power and enviable 2.01 meter wingspan. Having earned his place in history, Michael is now motivating audiences internationally as an after dinner and keynote speaker.

A swimmer since the age of seven, Phelps had already broken national records for his age group by the time he was ten. A year later he was the holder of eleven age group records, eight in long and three in short course. In 2000, Michael became the youngest male to make the USA Olympic team in sixty eight years, making his debut at the Sydney Summer Olympics and securing an impressive fifth place in the 200-meter butterfly, aged only fifteen.

A staple career highlight for Michael can be seen during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games when he managed to collect a record-breaking eight gold medals throughout the competition. Prior to this event he shocked the entire world with his skill, managing to take six gold and two bronze medals home at the 2004 Athens Games before winning four gold and two silver at the London 2012 Olympics. At his most recent Olympics in 2016, he walked away with a total of six medals - five gold and one silver. His unimaginable ability meant that he was named the most successful athlete of the Games for four consecutive years.

A keen philanthropist, Michael launched the Michael Phelps Foundation in 2008. Here he helps to promote healthier lifestyles and swimming to younger people. The multi-World Champion has now gone onto share his personal experiences with mental health issues and advocates for eradicating the stigma around disorders including ADHD, anxiety and depression. Combined with his advocacy for people with disabilities, Michael was awarded the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion in 2019, for his continued contributions. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Michael served as a commentator and analyst for NBC, providing coverage of swimming events and other segments.

There is arguably no-one better placed in sport to discuss the road to glory and the outright dedication that it requires than Michael Phelps. Michael discusses the themes of endurance, perseverance and surprisingly the teamwork required behind his success, enlightening audiences on how they can utilise these qualities to replicate success in their own lives. As far as wow factor is concerned, Michael Phelps is unparalleled as an inspirational and motivational speaker, the star of any occasion.

In February 2024 Michael Phelps conducted a Keynote Speech discussing his mental health struggles and how he overcame suicidal thoughts. Watch this Keynote from Michael Phelps here.