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Also Known As Michael Fred Phelps II
Born June 30, 1985 (age 41) • Baltimore • Maryland
Awards And Honors Olympic Games

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Michael Phelps smiles while wearing a black suit at the 2004 ESPYs awards, with people in the background.
Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic race side by side in the butterfly stroke during the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Michael Phelps smiles and holds up his gold medal and four fingers while wearing a Team USA jacket at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games medal ceremony.
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