“Absolute specimen”- Twitter AWESTRUCK as 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps shows off iconic backslap in viral video
In the video making rounds on the internet, Michael Phelps can be seen demonstrating his iconic backslap. Social media users have since urged the swimmer to reconsider his retirement
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Michael Phelps trying out golf (Pic Credit: Golf.com}
When it comes to swimming, there is probably no one better than Michael Phelps. The 23-time Olympic gold medalist is arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time. Apart from his swimming prowess, the 37-year-old has been a huge golf fan and regularly follows it. In a recent video that has gone viral, Phelps can be seen doing his iconic backslap before playing a round of golf.
This development comes as a good distraction for the fans after the shocking merger was announced. The PGA Tour, out of nowhere, decided to come together in agreement with LIV Golf. Though he did not comment on the merger, Phelps instead impressed with his ever-lasting fitness. He was taking part in the AmFam Championship when this incident took place.
Getting ready to take his shot, Phelps stretched his long arms. This led to the crowd asking for a backslap. The “backslap” has become an iconic pre-game routine for the swimmer. He was more than happy to oblige with the request and gave the audience present there a show. Fans on social media have now lost their cools seeing this and are praising the Olympian for his long continuity.
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Fans urge Michael Phelps to make a comeback from retirement
A star like Michael Phelps is guaranteed to grab some headlines even after calling it quits. After retiring, the multi-time Olympic gold medalist seems to be enjoying his life by taking part in such activities. The AmFam championship held this year saw Phelps make his debut alongside Zack Johnson. The two are said to have enjoyed a good time.
Ever since the video went viral, fans have been awe stuck on social media. As seen in the video, Phelps has not lost any inch of fitness. This has led the fans to ask him to come back from his retirement. “He should low key comeback,” one user wrote. “Best athlete of all time,” another user wrote on Instagram after watching the video. Several others commented on his flexibility and how he “still got it.“
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. While several celebrated this moment, some pointed out his faults. Few users trolled Phelps for his previous smoking addiction and how he should be ashamed of cheating. The swimmer had earlier admitted his problem of smoking weed and alcoholism. He had also tested positive for banned substances at the 2008 Beijing Games. His history with this stuff is the only thing that can lay a bad mark on his outstanding career.
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