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Michael Phelps: Mourning a Friend, Calling Out Team USA, and Teaching the Ravens to Swim
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Michael Phelps has been making headlines on multiple fronts over the past few days, blending heartfelt moments with blunt commentary and, once again, showing off his playful side with NFL stars. Earlier this week, news broke that Michael is mourning the loss of Brian Campbell, his former Olympic massage therapist, who passed away suddenly from a heart attack at age 68. Phelps paid tribute to Campbell on Instagram, reminiscing about their twenty-year friendship and expressing gratitude for Campbell’s unwavering support during his record-breaking Olympic career. This somber moment has resonated within the broader swimming community, echoing through Team USA’s official statements and recollections shared by coach Bob Bowman, underscoring how pivotal Campbell was in Phelps's journey according to People.
But just as Phelps honored the past, he made waves in the present by publicly criticizing Team USA Swimming alongside fellow Olympian Ryan Lochte. Frustrated by what they saw as underperformance at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, Phelps shared on Instagram a pointed A.I.-created funeral image for USA Swimming, complete with a faux tombstone marking the end of glory days. His accompanying comment asked pointedly if this was the wake-up call the organization needed. The post, which quickly drew attention from fans and analysts, highlights Phelps’s willingness to speak candidly about the sport and indicates an ongoing concern for the future of American swimming dominance. Yahoo Sports and other outlets picked up this direct call for accountability, marking it as a notable public stance for the champion who rarely pulls punches.
On a lighter note, Phelps jumped into pop culture headlines when Baltimore Ravens players revealed on Instagram that many of them never learned how to swim and personally requested lessons from the Olympic great during their summer training camp. Phelps, a Baltimore native and lifelong Ravens fan, enthusiastically agreed in the comments: "I got yall!!! Let's do it!!" The exchange—complete with supportive quips from celebrities like Flavor Flav—quickly went viral, signaling that Phelps remains a prominent figure in both sports and social media, ready to mentor the next generation whether on land or in water, as reported by People and seen across Instagram.
There have been no new business ventures or endorsements publicly disclosed in the last few days, and aside from some talk-show snippets and a steady stream of fan engagement online, the focus has been on Phelps’s advocacy for better standards in American swimming and his community ties. Speculation occasionally surfaces about future endeavors, but as of now, his actions and comments are what’s truly stirring conversation.
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