United States swimmer, Michael Phelps, has won more Olympic Gold Medals than any other athlete...he is the most successful swimmer and Olympian of all time, winning eight Gold medals. His performance has been more than amazing!
His story is also amazing. The 23-year-old, who as a child was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder, said after winning, "With so many people saying it couldn't be done, all it takes is an imagination."
After his exploits, he said, "The first thing I'd like to do to my mum is just hug her." Phelps parents separated when he was young. "I've literally seen her for about 30 seconds this whole time." His mom was the one who saw his interest and abilities and helped focus him on swimming as a child. There's nothing like a mom who believes in her child!
His diet is also amazing! As FOX News reported yesterday, this is what Phelps eats every day for breakfast:
3 fried egg sandwiches topped with cheese, lettace, tomatoes, fried onions and mayonaise.
5 egg omelet
1 bowl of grits
3 slices of french toast with powdered sugar
3 chocolate chip pancakes
2 cups of coffee
His total daily diet amounts to 12,000 calories!
But then, he burns most of it off, as you can see by how fit he is!
Congratulations, Michael, you've made America proud!
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