What about michael phelps's dad?

Question

i haven't heard anyone talk about him throughout the whole olympics. did he die when he was young? or just isn't in his life?

Answer 1

Fred and Debbie separated for good in 1993, and the divorce was finalized the next year, when Michael was 9. By all accounts, Fred Phelps wasn't an everyday figure in his children's lives for much of Phelps' adolescence.

They did reconcile with their father several years ago but have since drifted apart again. Fred Phelps was in Greece. He is not in Beijing.

Answer 2

They had a divorce in 1993.

But Phelps has been raised by his mother, and she's done a great job(:

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Answer 3

Michael's parents divorced when he was still very young. From what I know/I've read, his Dad really isn't in the picture, his mom raised him and is, of course, his number one fan.  

Answer 4

si did you ever watch the end of waterboy?