Michael Phelps Knihy

Michael Phelps is one of the greatest competitors the world has ever seen. From teen sensation in Sydney, to bona fide phenomenon in Athens, he is now - after the Beijing Games - a living Olympic legend. With an unprecedented eight gold medals and seven world-record times, his performance at the 2008 Games set a new standard for success. He ranks among the most elite athletes in the world, and is both an inspiration and a role model to millions. In No Limits, Phelps reveals the secrets to his remarkable success, from his training regimen to his mental preparation and, finally, to his performance in the pool. Having been raised by a single mother and diagnosed with ADHD, Phelps's success is imbued with defeating obstacles and earning one's way and No Limits explores the hard work, commitment, and sacrifice that go into reaching any goal. Filled with anecdotes from family members, friends, team mates, and his coach, No Limits gives a behind-the-scenes look at the makings of a real champion, and reveals a step-by-step guide to realizing one's dream.

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 Phelps’s 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 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.

Michael Phelps, an iconic American swimmer, holds the record for the most gold medals in a single Olympics (2008) and has won 16 Olympic medals overall. He established the Michael Phelps Foundation to promote healthy lifestyles among children and support swimming. Phelps currently lives in Baltimore, MD with his dog, Herman.

The events of September 11, 2001, marked a pivotal moment in history, prompting widespread confusion regarding the motivations behind the attacks and the consequences of the global response. This exploration delves into the complex factors that fueled such hatred and examines the lasting effects on international relations and society. It seeks to clarify the intricate web of causes and repercussions that arose in the aftermath, providing insight into a transformed world.

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, and the most decorated Olympian in 2012.

Acht Medaillen, sechs goldene, zwei bronzene – die Olympischen Spiele von Athen 2004 waren der große Durchbruch für Michael Phelps. Nachdem die Schwimmwelt bereits im Sommer 2003 auf ihn aufmerksam geworden war, als Michael Phelps binnen 41 Tagen sieben Weltrekorde brach, machte er sich mit seiner Medaillenjagd, bei der er den Rekord an gewonnenen Medaillen bei Olympischen Spielen einstellte, einen Namen, den jeder kennt. Obwohl er auf dem besten Weg ist, sein ambitioniertes Ziel „den Schwimmsport zu verändern“ zu erreichen, ist Unter der Oberfläche kein Schwimmtagebuch sondern erzählt davon, gegen alle Schwierigkeiten seinen Weg zu finden und durch Beharrlichkeit zum Erfolg zu gelangen. Michael Phelps schildert in seiner Autobiographie seinen Weg zum Erwachsensein und olympischen Erfolg. Vom kleinen Jungen, der Angst hatte, Wasser ins Gesicht zu bekommen, zum Schüler, der sein Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit überwand; vom dem Jungen, der die Trennung seiner Eltern verarbeiten mußte und miterlebte, wie seine ältere Schwester den Sprung ins Olympia-Team knapp verpaßte, zum Sportler, der die Erwartungen einer ganzen Nation in Athen auf seinen Schultern trug und erneut Anlaß zu großen Erwartungen gibt.