Happy birthday! Michael Phelps turns 41 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary athlete turns 41 on Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026.

Olympic champion Michael Phelps is celebrating his 41st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Michael Phelps has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 41st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Phelps, a cultural icon

Born in Baltimore on June 30, 1985, Michael Phelps' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Phelps' not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Michael hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Michael Phelps as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 41.

Happy Birthday, Michael, you're the best!

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