Michael Phelps: Changing Lives Through Swimming Lessons and Online Education

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Michael Phelps has been all over headlines and social media these past few days with a level of energy only the GOAT seems able to maintain outside the pool. His most significant appearance recently was with the Baltimore Ravens. After cornerback Marlon Humphrey posted a viral Instagram video confessing that a startling number of players couldn’t swim and calling on Phelps for help, the 23-time Olympic gold medalist didn’t just respond—he showed up. Phelps visited the Ravens’ training camp, joined by his seven-year-old son Beckett and Ravens icon Ray Lewis, where he toured their aquatic facilities and then moved everyone—including the players, coaches, and even kids from the Boys & Girls Club—to the Loyola University Maryland pool. There he delivered hands-on swim lessons, swapped stories, held informal races, and helped big-name NFL athletes get over their fear of water, with help from the Michael Phelps Foundation. Players learned to float, use kickboards, and gain real confidence in the pool, often for the first time. The event itself was capped off with Baltimore donating $100,000 to Phelps's foundation, further strengthening his water safety advocacy. Phelps commented that seeing the athletes step out of their comfort zone and embrace vulnerability was “a special day,” and he truly hoped the lessons went beyond swimming, sparking lasting confidence, according to USA Today and Yahoo Sports.

The Olympic legend is also showing his philanthropic side in business: The Skills, an online education platform featuring instruction from Olympic icons including Phelps, just closed a $5 million seed round backed by major venture funds, as reported by dot.LA. The platform lets users learn directly from gold medalists and global sports leaders—Phelps included—on topics ranging from technical skill to leadership and mindset, underlining his long-term impact beyond competition.

Social media continues to buzz about him. On Instagram, Phelps congratulated British golfer Tommy Fleetwood for earning his first PGA Tour title, praising his performance and sharing his excitement on his story—showing he still has his finger on the pulse of both the swimming and golf worlds, as covered by Sportskeeda. Motivational posts referencing Phelps's trademark tenacity and resilience have cropped up under hashtags and event accounts, further affirming his relevance as a modern inspiration.

No reports have surfaced of controversy, negative headlines, or speculation about a return to competition or politics—this week is all about Phelps building his legacy as an advocate, educator, and global sports icon whose influence easily transcends swimming.

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