Michael Phelps Net Worth and Career Earnings
Michael Phelps is a retired American swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time. His career earnings include competition prize money, international bonuses, and long-term endorsement deals. Most public estimates place his net worth in the tens of millions of dollars, built through sponsorships and business ventures.
Olympic Career and Post-2020 Status
Phelps competed in five Olympic Games from 2000 to 2016 and earned 23 gold medals. He did not compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were postponed to 2021 due to the global pandemic. After retiring from competitive swimming, he focused on media appearances, philanthropy, and business activities.
Post-Retirement Business and Media Work
Since retiring, Phelps has worked as a television commentator and appeared in documentaries and campaigns. He co-founded the Phelps Media Group and has been involved in health and wellness initiatives. For more background on his career timeline, see the Wikipedia overview at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Phelps.
