Michael Phelps: A Legendary Olympian

The transcript chronicles Michael Phelps' legendary swimming career, highlighting his rise from a young phenom at the Sydney 2000 Olympics to his record-breaking performances in Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, and London 2012. It details his quest for eight gold medals in Beijing, his challenges in London, and his leadership role in Rio 2016. Phelps' legacy as the greatest Olympian is cemented with 28 Olympic medals and 39 world records, inspiring future generations.

What was Michael Phelps' position in the 200m butterfly final at the Sydney 2000 Olympics?

• Third

• Second

• Fifth

• First

How many Olympic medals did Phelps win at the Athens 2004 Olympics?

• Six

• Five

• Eight

• Seven

Which swimmer did Phelps compete against in the 'Race of the Century' at the Athens 2004 Olympics?

• Ian Thorpe

• Dara Torres

• Tom Malchow

• Jason Lezak

What was Phelps' goal at the Beijing 2008 Olympics?

• To win 7 gold medals

• To break 10 world records

• To win 8 gold medals

• To compete in 5 events

Who was Phelps' main competitor in the 100m butterfly at the Beijing 2008 Olympics?

• Ian Thorpe

• Milorad Čavić

• Alan Bernard

• Chad Le Clos

How many gold medals did Phelps win at the Beijing 2008 Olympics?

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

• Nine

What was significant about Phelps' performance in the 400m individual medley at the London 2012 Olympics?

• He set a new world record

• He finished outside the podium

• He was disqualified

• He won a silver medal

How many total Olympic medals did Phelps have after the London 2012 Olympics?

• 28

• 22

• 30

• 18

What role did Phelps take on during the Rio 2016 Olympics?

• Flag bearer for Team USA

• Coach for Team USA

• Retired athlete

• Commentator

Who was the swimmer that idolized Phelps and won gold in the 100m butterfly at the Rio 2016 Olympics?

• László Cseh

• Ian Crocker

• Joseph Schooling

• Chad Le Clos