Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Michael Phelps Honors and awards

World Swimmer of the Year Award: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007

American Swimmer of the Year Award: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007

Golden Goggle Male Performance of the Year: 2004, 2006, 2007

Golden Goggle Relay Performance of the Year: 2006, 2007

Golden Goggle Male Athlete of the Year: 2004, 2007

ESPY Best Olympic Performance: 2005

USOC Athlete of the Year Award: 2004

USSA Athlete of the Year Award: 2003

World Championships Swimmer of the Meet: 2003

James E. Sullivan Award: 2003

Teen Choice Awards - Male Athlete: 2005

Laureus World Sports Sportsman of the Year Award (Nominated): 2004, 2005, 2008

USA Olympic Team Member: 2000, 2004, 2008

Holds the record for most Olympic gold-medals: 14

Holds the record for most Olympic gold-medals in individual events: 9

Holds the record for most Olympic gold-medals at a single games: 8 (Beijing 2008)

Street in his hometown of Baltimore was re-named 'The Michael Phelps Way': 2004


Source: wikipedia.org

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