SPEEDO CELEBRATES MICHAEL PHELPS FOLLOWING PHENOMENAL 22ND MEDAL ACHIEVEMENT

UAE: 8^th October 2012: A glorious summer of swimming has seen Michael Phelps become the most decorated Olympian of all time by winning an unprecedented 22^nd medal – each and every one of them won wearing Speedo. To celebrate this record achievement, Speedo has compiled a series of 22 iconic images charting the swimming history of the most accomplished swimmer of all time.

Michael Phelps secured his 22^nd Olympic medal in Speedo, to become the most decorated Olympian of all time

In one of sport’s most successful partnerships between athlete and sponsor, Speedo has supported Michael from the age of 14, right through to his latest record breaking achievements in London. During this time, Michael has secured 18 Olympic titles - twice the amount that any other athlete in any other sport has won - together with an unparalleled 27 World Championship Gold medals.

 

Among these triumphs were the eight Gold medals won in Beijing in 2008, a feat which earned the Baltimore native a $1 million bonus from Speedo. Upon being presented with his cheque, Phelps announced that the money would be used to establish the Michael Phelps Foundation, which today helps to grow the sport of swimming among children and young people, whilst promoting the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle.

 

Speedo President, David Robinson, said:

“Throughout an unmatched career, we are delighted that Michael Phelps has trusted Speedo swimwear to help to achieve his goals in the pool.

“Speedo is passionate about the sport of swimming, and about inspiring people to swim. Michael’s achievements will, undoubtedly, motivate the next generation of champions to take to the pool and aim to emulate their hero; the most accomplished swimmer of all time.”

Phelps’ latest triumphs at the 2012 Olympics came as the majority of swimming medals were once again won by athletes wearing Speedo swimwear. 59% of Gold medals were won by athletes wearing Speedo, with 13 Olympic Records and five new World Records also broken in the process.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

Michael Phelps’s 22 Olympic medals are as follows:

Gold – 2004, Athens - 100m Butterfly –  Wearing the Speedo Fastskin FSII
Gold – 2004, Athens - 200m Butterfly –  Wearing the Speedo Fastskin FSII
Gold – 2004, Athens - 200m Medley –  Wearing the Speedo Fastskin FSII
Gold – 2004, Athens - 400m Medley –  Wearing the Speedo Fastskin FSII
Gold – 2004, Athens - 4×200m Freestyle –  Wearing the Speedo Fastskin FSII
Gold – 2004, Athens - 4×100m Medley –  Wearing the Speedo Fastskin FSII
Gold – 2008, Beijing - 200m Freestyle – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer
Gold – 2008, Beijing - 100m Butterfly – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer
Gold – 2008, Beijing - 200m Butterfly – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer
Gold – 2008, Beijing - 200m Medley – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer
Gold – 2008, Beijing - 400m Medley – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer
Gold – 2008, Beijing - 4×100m Freestyle – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer
Gold – 2008, Beijing - 4×200m Freestyle – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer
Gold – 2008, Beijing - 4×100m Medley – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer
Gold – 2012, London - 100m Butterfly – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer Elite
Gold – 2012, London - 200m Medley – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer Elite
Gold – 2012, London - 4×200m Freestyle – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer Elite
Gold – 2012, London - 4×100m Medley – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer Elite
Silver – 2012, London - 200m Butterfly – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer Elite
Silver – 2012, London - 4×100m Freestyle – Wearing the Speedo Fastskin³ Super Elite
Bronze - 2004, Athens - 200m Freestyle –  Wearing the Speedo Fastskin FSII
Bronze – 2004, Athens - 4×100m Freestyle –  Wearing the Speedo Fastskin FSII

About Speedo®

The world’s leading swimwear brand, Speedo® is passionate about life in and around the water, creating revolutionary new technologies, designs and innovations and supporting swimming from grass-roots through to elite level, including the phenomenal Michael Phelps. In the 1920s Speedo® made history with the Racerback: the world’s first non-wool suit. In 2008 Speedo® redefined swimwear again with Fastskin® LZR RACER® - the fastest and most technologically advanced swimsuit ever created. 2011 saw Speedo® unveil another world first with the Fastskin Racing System^® - a cap, goggle and suit designed to work together as one.  Speedo® is owned by Speedo Holdings B.V and distributed in over 170 countries around the world; to find out more visit: www.speedo.com. SPEEDO, the ARROW device, FASTSKIN, AQUALAB and LZR RACER are registered trademarks of Speedo Holdings B.V. Racing System is a trademark of Speedo Holdings B.V.  The LZR RACER suit has worldwide design rights and patents. The FASTSKIN³ cap, goggle and suit has worldwide design rights and patents pending.