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Michael Phelps was born on June 30, 1985 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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He is living today.
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He competed in the Summer Olympics US Swim Team at the young age of 15.
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He set the world record for the 200 meter butterfly at the young age of 15 (and 9 months). After this he went on a rampage of record breaking.
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Michael Scored a total of 8 medals, 2 bronze 6 gold.
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He was accused of drinking and driving and later confessed but did not have to serve any time in jail.
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He won 10 medals at the Beijing olympics, receiving the most medals at 1 olympic event.
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He won another 4 gold medals, to set him in first for the most medals of any olympian ever.