Michael Phelps is widely known as the greatest and most decorated Olympic swimmer of all time. Most fans are aware of his eight gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and his six gold and two bronze medals at Athens in 2004, but in order to truly understand Michael Phelps, you must first understand where he came from. Michael Phelps: An Unauthorized Biography explores Phelps's upbringing, his high school career, and details his breakthrough onto the international stage all the way through his training for the 2012 London Olympics.

Phelps' unbelievable talents and some of his controversies outside of the pool have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Phelps so much. From family to swimming to the future, all you need to know about Michael Phelps is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Michael Phelps' life.