Beneath the Surface: My Story

Beneath the Surface: My Story - Paperback

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Beneath the Surface: My Story - Paperback

Beneath the Surface: My Story - Paperback

by Michael Phelps
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by Michael Phelps (Author), Brian Cazeneuve (With), Bob Costas (Foreword by)

Peek into the mind of a champion swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time (28 medals, including 23 gold)

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 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 Phelps's training, mental preparation, and behind-the-scenes perspective on international athletic competitions.

A chronicle of Phelps's evolution from awkward teenager to record-breaking powerhouse, Beneath the Surface is a must-read for any sports fan.

Author Biography

Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time. He is a member of the U.S. men's 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 America's 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.

Number of Pages: 320
Dimensions: 1 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: October 04, 2016
ISBN9781683580874
Author Michael Phelps
PublisherSports Publishing LLC
GenreBiography and Sports
FormatPaperback
PublishedOctober 2016
LanguageENG- English
Pages320
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps is an American swimmer. He holds the record for winning the most gold medals (8) in a single Olympics (2008). He has won 16 Olympic medals, 14 gold and two bronze. He holds seven world records and has over 20 World Championship medals. After returning home from Beijing in 2008, Michael used the well-publicized $1 million dollar Speedo bonus to start the Michael Phelps Foundation through which he hopes to encourage children to lead healthy, active lives, and to continue to grow the sport of swimming. He now resides in Baltimore, MD with his dog Herman.

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