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"Being here and not competing is weird. I've never been to a Games like this [with both hands in my pockets]. This morning I went to the warm-up pool for a spin and got a little excited. I was in my place in the world, I felt very, very comfortable. But, well, the experience is still interesting. I have found that I like commenting on television, that it is a challenge for the United States audience to understand what is happening, that he appreciates the technical details, that he enjoys the sport as I do. "
With you,
Michael Phelps
; with you, the owner of the Olympics. Nobody has more medals than him, nobody has more gold than him. He appears before THE WORLD with a short-sleeved shirt in Yankee colors, white jeans and a version of the legendary Converse All Star: in his look, as in his statements, nostalgia is noticeable, but also enjoyment. Contrary to that first tormented retirement after the 2012 London Games, his current retirement is the reward for so many years of sacrifice. At his home in Paradise Valley - an apt name - he enjoys raising his three children, Boomer, Beckett and Maverick, along with his wife Nicole, who is with him in Japan. As an image of the Omega brand, the company that times all the competitions of the Games, serves four international newspapers from a Fan Park,that because of the covid he was left without fans.
For many years he swam practically every day. Are you still doing it now? No, no, not at all. I only jump into the water when I need a mental break, a quiet moment. If I have one of my days, if I'm having a bad time, if I'm suffering from something ... then I go to the pool. For me now, swimming is something relaxing, swimming I disconnect my mind, I put myself on automatic pilot. But I also train in the gym three times a week with my wife, and the rest I do other sports like golf. For 25 years of my life I exercised intensively and now, to enjoy my best version, to be balanced both physically and mentally, I need to move every day. So you don't miss the competition? It would be strange to say no, but I have passed a long way to understand myself,To know what I have to do to feel good Now I'm happy. I am happy with who I am. I can say that I do not miss training, although competition always arouses emotions in me.
Phelps speaks after looking around and fiddling with all the timing devices on display in Omega's booth. As he admits, when he was active, he was a
data
nerd
and if at the time he had had as many as those offered now, that is, the speed at each moment or the power of the strokes, "it could have taken swimming to another level. I want to see if someone takes advantage of it, if someone has that mentality capable of obsessing and dominating, "he explains while pointing out that, in addition to living life, now he is dedicated to investing in
start-ups
with his company Tresidor Investment Management and to make the world aware of the importance of taking care of mental health: "Taking care of ourselves should be our main job".
Have you seen your victories on Youtube again? I have seen all my races, I have spent hours watching all my races, each one of them. Perhaps my favorite is the victory in the 100 meter butterfly at the 2009 World Cup in Rome. For the world record and for the celebration. I don't know if you remember it, but when I finished I started to lift water with both arms, I like to see myself so unleashed. All the work he did in training came out later in those gestures. Do you think there will be any human being capable of exceeding his 23 Olympic golds? Time will tell. There are capable people, but ... who really wants it? Who can hold out at that level for four or five Olympics to get a chance? I'm sure there is someone working harder than the rest somewhere on the planet and that sooner or laterThat person will have the opportunity to beat my record. And tell me, besides commenting on the swimming finals, what are you going to do these days for a city like Tokyo? [Laughs] Well, I have no idea. When I competed, everyone told me where to go and what time. At this time, you train; at this time, you eat; At this time, you compete and at this time, you sleep. That's how I spent my days, I didn't think about anything, just swimming. Now I will try to enjoy the trip with my wife within the restrictions and I will go to see other sports. The truth is that when I'm not on TV, what I want the most is to watch my old teammates swim in the playoffs.When I competed, everyone told me where to go and what time. At this time, you train; at this time, you eat; At this time, you compete and at this time, you sleep. That's how I spent my days, I didn't think about anything, just swimming. Now I will try to enjoy the trip with my wife within the restrictions and I will go to see other sports. The truth is that when I'm not on TV, what I want the most is to watch my old teammates swim in the playoffs.When I competed, everyone told me where to go and what time. At this time, you train; at this time, you eat; At this time, you compete and at this time, you sleep. That's how I spent my days, I didn't think about anything, just swimming. Now I will try to enjoy the trip with my wife within the restrictions and I will go to see other sports. The truth is that when I'm not on TV, what I want the most is to watch my old teammates swim in the playoffs.what I most want is to go see my old teammates swim in the playoffs.what I most want is to go see my old teammates swim in the playoffs.
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