Prepare to peek into the mind of a champion, known as the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 medals, including 23 gold, with this newly updated edition of Michael Phelpss autobiography, Beneath the Surface.
In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents divorce, and the challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight. Readers worldwide will relive all the heart-stopping glory as Phelps completes his journey from the youngest man to ever set a world swimming record in 2001, to an Olympic powerhouse in 2008, to surpassing the greatest athlete of ancient Greece, Leonidas of Rhodes, with 13 triumphs in 2016. Athletes and fans alike will be fascinated by insights into Phelpss training, mental preparation, and behind-the-scenes perspective on international athletic competitions. A chronicle of Phelpss evolution from awkward teenager to record-breaking powerhouse, Beneath the Surface is a must-read for any sports fan.
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Chapter 5 A Sister's Brave Fight |
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Chapter 8 Now for the Long Haul |
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Chapter 11 On Top of the World |
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Chapter 12 Coming Together |
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Chapter 14 Heroes and Inspirations |
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Chapter 15 Down Under Again, Mate |
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Chapter 16 The Power of Words |
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Chapter 19 I'll Follow You |
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Chapter 20 Emotional Sendoff |
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Chapter 21 Trials and Deliberations |
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Chapter 23 Bad Third, Good Third |
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Chapter 25 Dreams Fulfilled |
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Chapter 28 Off To Ann Arbor |
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Chapter 29 The Wakeup Call |
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Chapter 30 New Family, New Places |
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Chapter 32 Optimism Abounds |
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Chapter 33 On Top of the Worlds |
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Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time. He is a member of the U.S. mens swim team and has competed in the 2016 Summer Rio Olympics. Phelps is considered to be one of the greatest swimmers in history, with 28 total Olympic medals, including 23 gold. Brian Cazeneuve is a writer at Sports Illustrated, where he has been covering the Olympics since 1995. His freelance work has appeared in numerous national publications, including Time, People, the New York Times, the Washington Post, NBC Sports, and others. Bob Costas is one of Americas most well-known sportscasters. He began his career as a student announcer before joining NBC Sports in 1980. He has been the host of eleven Olympic games and can be seen regularly hosting The NFL on NBC.
