In a recent interview with the Whoop Podcast, Olympic legend Michael Phelps opened up about his struggles with depression and anxiety during his 20-year swimming career. The most decorated athlete in Olympic history revealed that he does not want his children to follow in his footsteps in competitive swimming, emphasizing the mental toll the sport took on him throughout his career.
Phelps also commented on the current state of US swimming, expressing concerns about what he perceives as a lack of leadership in the Team USA swimming program as they prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.