Michael Phelps Isn't Coming Back To The Olympics

By Amy
Manahawkin, New Jersey
August 14, 2016 9:36am CST
Michael Phelps announced yesterday that he will not be coming back to the next Olympics in four years. He made his statement after he won a gold medal. He is an amazing athlete. I agree with him, there are times when a athlete needs to retire. Sometimes it's wise not to overdue your success and to move on to another venture. Do you agree with his recent announcement?
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@waflay (2737)
• Nairobi, Kenya
14 Aug 16
I think he has really had precious moments of emerging victorious in his swimming talent.This is admirable and he has really left a history and a mark as a swimmer.
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@Tiah101 (206)
14 Aug 16
Michael Phelps made a memorable history of his life time.
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• Dayton, Ohio
14 Aug 16
Well, certainly he can move on to the next place in his life. He's a married father now so sometimes that changes your priorities. Also, I mean there is allure to him going out on top. At a certain point your athletic career can only go down. I hope he is making the best decision for him.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
14 Aug 16
yes it took courage to do that but he now needs to build him a life outside the OLympics and stop while hes a great' athlete go for It Michael.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
14 Aug 16
Everything has an end, just think of it as giving way to new talents
@sabtraversa (13893)
• Italy
14 Aug 16
He's still young but he's reached so many milestones, it's time for him to focus on his personal life and family. Maybe the gold medals aren't as exciting as they used to be for him, then of course the title of world champion also gives a lot of pressure. No one can force him to keep on going, it's just something we have to accept. Unless he changes his mind. Who knows.
@Tiah101 (206)
14 Aug 16
Michael Phelps is a hero,he changed lives.
@Ujjawal29 (245)
• New Delhi, India
14 Aug 16
I didnt know that he would not be in the next olympics. Thanks for the information. And he really is an amazing athlete and everyone loves success, right? But every legend retires someday. This day was expected sooner or later.