Michael Phelps: From childhood phenom to record books

POSTED: 11:09 AM PDT Apr 20, 2012 UPDATED: 07:28 AM PDT Aug 03, 2012

Take a look at Michael Phelps in and out of the pool and see how the Baltimore native became an Olympic champion.

Michael Phelps in pool looking at time_david gray — 6 / 15

David Gray/Reuters

Following the Athens Games, Phelps underwent some personal changes. He enrolled at the University of Michigan, where his coach, Bob Bowman, was leading the Wolverines. Phelps attended classes and trained under Bowman to prepare for the Beijing Games.

Michael Phelps smiling in pool

Michael Phelps resting on lane marker

Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman

Michael Phelps overhead action shot

Michael Phelps No

Michael Phelps in pool looking at time_david gray

Mchael Phelps with gold medal world champs

Michael Phelps action fly

Michael Phelps 8 golds from beijing

Michael Phelps posed stoic

Michael Phelps listening to music

Michael Phelps prerace

Michael Phelps celebrates win

Michael Phelps closeup smiling

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