Posted on Dec 01, 2025 / Celebs

Yes, Phelps broke 39 world records during his career, which is a jaw-dropping number in modern sports. Some records stood for years, especially in the butterfly and medley events. Many of his 2008 Beijing wins happened with world record times. The swimming world looked at his records as benchmarks of peak human performance. Even when other athletes eventually surpassed some of them, the way he set them was legendary. His dominance forced rivals to evolve techniques and improve technology. Without Phelps, competitive swimming wouldn’t look the same today.
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