Michael+Phelps+Facts

WHY DID MICHAEL PHELPS START SWIMMING? The reason Michael started swimming was because his two sisters, Hilary and Whitney were big compeditave swimmers. His older sister, Whitney tried out for the Olympics, but failed because of a injury. Michael was still there to cheer her on! He also went to all of his sisters practices. Something else that is important to Michael`s swimming is when he was 7 and had a fear of putting his face in the water because he didn`t have goggles. His instructors sensed his fear and had him float on his back. That’s why the first stroke Michael mastered was backstroke.

DOES MICHAEL PHELPS REALLY EAT 12,000 CALORIES A DAY? No, he does not. Michael usally eats about 8,000-10,000 calories a day. Here is his meal: Lunch: A couple ham and cheese samwiches, pasta, and energy drinks. Dinner: A whole pizza, pasta, and more energy drinks.
 * Breakfast:** 3 chocolate chip pancakes, 2 cups of coffee, grits, 3 fried egg sandwiches with lots of vegtables in it, 3 pieces of french toast, and a couple omlets.