Video of Michael Phelps at 15 by Growing Bolder, at growingbolder.com

Caption: Michael Phelps at 15

Posted: 08/11/2008 5:20pm

The entire world now knows Michael Phelps but this short clip was recorded 8 years ago just a few minutes after an unknown 15-year-old qualified for his first Olympic team.

Fast forward 8 years, and Phelps has become the greatest Olympic champion of all time, breaking the following records in Beijing:

Most golds in a single Olympics (8)
Most golds in an Olympic career (14)
Most golds in individual events (9)
Most medals by a male in an Olympic career (16)

Check out the amazing photo finish in the 100 meter butterfly final.

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