Happy birthday! Michael Phelps turns 40 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on June 30, 2025

The iconic and legendary athlete turns 40 on Monday, Jun. 30, 2025.

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Olympic champion Michael Phelps is celebrating his 40th 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 40th 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 40.

Happy Birthday, Michael, you're the best!