What is Michael Phelps Olympic legacy?

Michael Phelps is one of the greatest swimmer in the history of Olympics and there were lot of achievement associated with him.

• Michael Phelps was a USA Olympic team member in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016, and holds the records for most Olympic gold medals (21), most such medals in individual events (12), and most such medals at a single games (8, in Beijing 2008).
• A street in his hometown of Baltimore was renamed The Michael Phelps Way in 2004.

On April 9, 2009, Phelps was invited to appear before the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate, to be honored for his Olympic accomplishments.

Phelps have 39 world records (29 individual, 10 relay), Phelps has set more records than any other swimmer, surpassing Mark Spitz‘s previous record of 33 world records (26 individual, 7 relay).

Those world record are mostly on the events like Butterfly, Individual medley, freestyle and free style relay. Phelps create most of the world record during Beijing Olympics.

Awards received by Michael Phelps in his career.

• Swimming World Magazine World Swimmer of the Year Award: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012
• Swimming World Magazine American Swimmer of the Year Award: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012
• FINA swimmer of the year (since 2010): 2012
• Golden Goggle Male Performance of the Year (since 2004): 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
• Golden Goggle Relay Performance of the Year (since 2004): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
• Golden Goggle Male Athlete of the Year (since 2004): 2004, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014,[6] 2015
• USOC SportsMan of the Year Award: 2004, 2008, 2011–12
• James E. Sullivan Award: 2003
• Gazzetta dello Sport Sportsman of the Year: 2003, 2004
• Laureus World Sports Sportsman of the Year Award (nominated): 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2013
• Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year: 2008
• Associated Press Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2012
• Marca Leyenda (2008)

After the 2008 Olympics, Phelps used his $1 million Speedo bonus to set up the Michael Phelps Foundation. His foundation focuses on growing the sport of swimming and promoting healthier lifestyles.