As of 2026, Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 Olympic medals including 23 golds, is retired from competitive swimming and has built a multifaceted life focused on family, mental health advocacy, business, and commentary. He lives in Arizona with his wife Nicole Johnson and their four sons, Boomer, Beckett, Maverick, and Nico, and frequently shares his family life on social media while coaching his kids in swimming for fun rather than competition. Professionally, Phelps is a prominent mental health advocate, having openly discussed his struggles with depression, anxiety, and ADHD after retirement, and he serves as a board member and ambassador for Talkspace and other mental health organizations, speaking at corporate events and to athletes about seeking help. He runs the Michael Phelps Foundation which promotes water safety and swimming programs for children, and he is involved in several business ventures including MP brand swimwear and goggles with Aqua Sphere, and investments in wellness startups. He also works as a swimming analyst and commentator for NBC during the Olympics, including Paris 2024 where he was a popular on-air personality. Phelps continues to train recreationally, plays golf, and remains active in the USA Swimming community mentoring young swimmers like Michael Andrew and Bobby Finke.
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