PERSONAL LIFE
When were you born?
I was born in 1985 in Baltimore, USA.
Have you received tributes?
Yes, I have been honored at the Olympics and sports events.
How many Olympic medals did you win in total?
I won 28 Olympic medals.
What hobby do you have?
I enjoy playing poker.
What was happening in Mexico when you won 6 medals in Athens 2004?
Vicente Fox was president.
Are you still alive?
Yes, I am still alive.
How are you seen because of your achievements?
I am respected for my achievements and activism.
How many of those medals were gold?
23 of them were gold.
What is your favorite food?
I love burgers.
What was happening in Mexico when you won 8 golds in Beijing 2008?
Calderón began the drug war.
Do you have children?
Yes, I have three children.
What is your famous nickname?
I am called “GOAT” and “The Baltimore Bullet.”
At what age did you become internationally recognized?
I became recognized at 15.
What animal do you like?
I love dogs.
What was happening in Mexico when you became the most decorated Olympian in London 2012?
Peña Nieto was elected president.
What health issue did you have as a child?
I had ADHD since I was little.
How is the world viewing you?
I am seen as the greatest swimmer in history.
What was your biggest professional obstacle?
Pressure and my mental health were my biggest challenges.
What do you do before competing?
I listen to music with my headphones.
What was happening in Mexico when you focused on mental health activism after 2020?
COVID-19 vaccination campaigns.
What event marked your childhood?
My parents’ divorce marked my childhood.
What programs carry your name?
Scholarships and swimming programs carry my name.
What do you consider your greatest legacy?
My legacy is being the most decorated Olympian in history.
What childhood diagnosis did you have besides ADHD?
I had hyperactivity.
What was happening in Mexico when you retired in Rio 2016 with 23 golds?
Teacher protests over education reform.