Michael Phelps is 41 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 30 June 1985.
American swimmer who won a record 23 Olympic gold medals, including eight at the 2008 Beijing Games
Did you know?He initially took up swimming at the age of seven to help manage his ADHD and to overcome a fear of water.
Quick facts
Date of birth30 June 1985
Age41
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceBaltimore, United States
Occupationswimmer
Editor's Take:
Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history. He grew up in Baltimore and was encouraged to swim to burn off energy after a childhood diagnosis of ADHD. He made his first Olympics at 15 in 2000. At Athens in 2004 he won six gold medals. At Beijing in 2008 he won eight golds, breaking Mark Spitz's record for a single Games. He added four more golds in London and five in Rio. His final total was 28 Olympic medals, 23 of them gold. Since retiring he has spoken openly about depression and campaigned for better mental health support for athletes.
Key Milestones
2000: Swims at his first Olympics aged 15
2004: Wins six golds in Athens
2008: Wins a record eight golds in Beijing
2016: Retires after five golds in Rio
Michael Fred Phelps II (born June 30, 1985) is an American former competitive swimmer. He won more Olympic medals than any other athlete, a total of 28 medals across four Olympic Games.
Michael Phelps's birthday is June 30. He was born on June 30, 1985 in Baltimore, United States.
How old is Michael Phelps?
Michael Phelps is 41 years old, and turns 42 on his next birthday, June 30.
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