
Michael Phelps: ‘I locked myself in my room for four days’
CNNCNN — For a man who glides so quickly and effortlessly through the water it seems perverse to think of Michael Phelps confining himself to one room for four straight days. I was like, ‘That was a really dumb idea, let’s figure this out.’” READ: “My goal was to make the top 100,” Andy Murray Rock bottom Many would have thought Phelps had it all at the time he reached rock bottom in 2014: a haul of Olympic medals some countries would have proud of, prodigious talent in the pool, plus adulation from fans around the world. It’s put me into interesting and tough spots at times.” If it took determination and talent for Phelps to win all those gold medals, it also took courage to admit he needed to seek help. I just took full advantage of it and dove in and this is where we are today.” READ: Phelps ‘never competed against clean international field’ Triumphant Rio return Where we are today is with Phelps’ legacy enhanced and emboldened by a haul of five Olympic gold medals at Rio 2016 to take his overall tally to an incomparable 23. I don’t think I’ll ever get back to that again.” READ: Michael Phelps – the man who changed swimming The perfectionist In what was his fourth Olympics, Phelps entered six events in Rio and won five of them.
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One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who’s caught doping
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Meet Léon Marchand, the ‘French Michael Phelps’ ready to rule his home Olympics
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Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats
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Michael Phelps reflects on sideline role during Olympic trials
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Michael Phelps is Gone, But Others Ready to Fill The Void
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After Humbling Michael Phelps in Rio, Joseph Schooling Seeks Another Shock at Tokyo Olympics
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Phelps says world records unlikely in Tokyo
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Michael Phelps Says World Records Unlikely at Tokyo Olympics
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Michael Phelps says the pandemic has brought about
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Phelps urges athletes to seek help for stress of Games delay
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Tokyo Olympics postponed: Phelps worried about mental health
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Swimming: Why Michael Phelps is the superstar of the pool
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HTLS 2019: Coming back from the Sydney Olympics without a medal was a big motivation, Michael Phelps
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Another Michael Phelps Record Falls At World Championships
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Phelps honored for honesty on mental health, helping others
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'I felt like a 16-year-old,' swimming ace Michael Phelps recounts his road to glory at 2016 Rio Olympics
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Flying Fish out of water: ‘I’d rather run than swim,’ says Michael Phelps
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There is no coming back now: Michael Phelps
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I was afraid to face water as a kid: Michael Phleps
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Michael Phelps: Did not want to be the second Mark Spitz
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Michael Phelps: ‘I’d like to be able to save a life if I can’
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AP Interview: Phelps says mental health is new passion
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Michael Phelps: ‘I am extremely thankful that I did not take my life’
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Michael Phelps takes centre stage in the push for global anti-doping reforms
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Phelps — the greatest Olympian of all time
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Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps says being a little part of Joseph Schooling's inspiration means a lot
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Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins last relay gold as US dominate
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Michael Phelps gets another gold, but says it is the last
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Michael Phelps: The man who changed swimming
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Column: Michael Phelps follows the GOAT path until the finish
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Rio Highlights: Phelps Ends With 23 Golds; Jamaicans Maintain Sprint Dominance
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Michael Phelps' incredible Olympic journey: Revival in Rio sprung from despair in his heart
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Phelps leaves Lochte in his wake one last time at Olympics
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Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps wins 200m individual medley for historic 22nd gold
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Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins 22nd gold in 200m individual medley
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Michael Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold medal
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Michael Phelps Breaks 2,000-Year-Old Record For Individual Olympic Titles
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More history for Michael Phelps, a first for Simone Manuel
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On Michael Pehlp’s 21st Olympics Gold, Twitteratti come up with hilarious memes
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Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps says 'there wasn't a shot in hell' of losing out on 21st medal
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Phenomenal Phelps
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Rio Olympics 2016, day 4 highlights: Michael Phelps' 21st gold, green water, security fears and more
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Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins 21st gold in freestyle relay
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Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps says drug cheats shouldn't be allowed to participate
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Crying Americans: US swimmers get emotional at Rio Olympic Games
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Michael Phelps Wins His 19th Olympic Gold
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James Guy reveals Michael Phelps is his inspiration ahead of Rio 2016 Olympic Games
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'What if' says medal-hungry Michael Phelps ahead of Rio Olympics swansong
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Michael Phelps triumphs over Ryan Lochte at US Olympic Swimming trials in 200m medley
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