Phelps Re-Establishes Place As The World's Most Dominant Swimmer
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Michael Phelps is back on top of the world.
Jessica Kartalija explains the Baltimore native has re-established his place as the world's most dominant swimmer at the U.S. National Championships.
An incredible weekend in San Antonio, where Michael Phelps' performance at the U.S. National Championships re-established why he is the best in the world.
Phelps has already won more medals than any Olympic athlete ever. With 18 gold medals, 22 overall, he retired and then came back.
Now, there's no doubt he will be phenomenal in Rio.
"I've come a long way in the last year, and stuff like this makes me excited, makes me motivated for the year to come," he said.
Phelps was barred from the world championships after his second drunk driving arrest, so he turned his focus to the national championships--his biggest meet of the year.
When it comes to swimming, the world championships have always been a strong indication of what's to come in the next Olympics.
"I have some motivation--from myself and from others--and I'm just going to go and keep doing what I'm doing," Phelps said.
Now, at 30 years old, Phelps is his most fit ever, and ready once again to make Baltimore proud.
"I know this is a very big year and it's a year I am very excited for," he said.
Looking forward to the Olympics, it's not just about winning medals for Phelps, but about breaking even more records.
Phelps has vowed not to drink at least through the Rio games and made a commitment to get in the best shape of his life. He will compete again Monday night in Texas.