Date of birth: June 30, 1985 (Age: 41 as of September 2026)
Height: 6′ 4″ (193 cm)
Weight: 194 pounds (88 kg)
Michael Phelps body measurements:
Chest: 47,5″ (121 cm)
Biceps: 16″ (41 cm)
Waist: 35″ (89 cm)
Shoe size: 14(US)/ 47(EU)
Hair color: Light brown
Eye color: Hazel
Michael Fred Phelps II was born on June 30, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland. Across five Olympic Games he won 28 medals, including 23 gold, the highest totals achieved by any Olympian. He ended his competitive swimming career after the 2016 Rio Games.
The widely repeated 8,000-to-10,000-calorie menu belongs to reporting around his peak training years, especially the Beijing 2008 period. It is not his current diet and should not be copied without individualized professional guidance. The old article’s alternative calculation that he “really” ate about 6,000 calories was speculation and has been removed.
Phelps founded the Michael Phelps Foundation in 2008; its work includes water safety, healthy living and mental wellness. Since retirement, he has also spoken publicly about depression and athlete mental health.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 7, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
