28-Time Olympic Medalist Michael Phelps Gives Perham Swim and Dive Team Inspiring Message

(KDLM/KPRW) – 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps is going viral in west central Minnesota after giving a motivational message to the Perham Swim and Dive team as end-of-season meets begin this week.

Phelps was a keynote speaker at the IFS “Unleashed” Customer Conference that was held in Miami on October 10-14, and was filmed by Lance Schultz with KLN Family Brands.

“Hey, Perham Swim and Dive, Michael Phelps here,” Phelps said. “Wanted to wish you guys all the best next week. Remember, you did the preparation – time to get in the pool and have some fun.”

Yellowjacket Girls Swim and Dive team received a pretty cool motivational message last night from someone you may recognize. We wish them the VERY best of luck as they start preparing for their sections! pic.twitter.com/l9SCcjPyj2

— Perham Public Schools (@PerhamHigh) October 26, 2022

Phelps won 28 Olympic medals, including 23 Olympic golds over his career, including going a perfect eight-for-eight in winning gold in races at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Phelps also holds 39 world records.

Perham, currently ranked 7th in Class A, is competing in the MidState Conference meet at Detroit Lakes on Thursday afternoon. The Section 6A meet is in Warroad on November 11-12. State competition is at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center in Minneapolis November 16-18.