What does Michael Phelps listen to before he races?

Question

I know its a weird question but he always comes out with his headphones on I can't help but be curious!

Answer 1

I SWERE IT'S RAP!

Answer 2

music..

Answer 3

He likes rap...  

Answer 4

Music!

Answer 5

i read on his website he listens to young jeezy

Answer 6

read this article.

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing...

Answer 7

"Can't touch this" by MC Hammer

LOL...

Swimmers (athletes) listen to what ever relaxes them or gets them 'pumped' for their event. Since he's in the ready room for some time he's listening to a mix of songs and not just a single one. I use to listen to quick beat songs (songs you couldn't get out of your head) before a race or even before practice. (Gonna Fly now by Bill Conti always got me going) If you need a list I'll post it.

i.e.

We are the Champions by Queen

I wanna be like Mike - Gatorad jingle

The Star Spangled Banner - revised by Carl Lewis

We're in the money - Al Dubin

Okay, all kidding aside, seriously:

Michael Phelps is a huge fan of rap music. Before a swimming practice or race, he usually listens to Biggie, Jay-Z, DMX or 50 Cent.

Not what I'd listen to but to each his own.

Enjoy!

Additional Comment:

While his pre-race tracklist varies, Phelps has said that "I'm Me" by Lil' Wayne has been on his playlist in Beijing. The track, off Weezy's EP "The Leak" features the line:

Yes I am the best/and no I ain't positive I'm definite/I know the game like I'm reffing it

That's about the only lyric that's printable on a family blog.

Other artists that populate Phelps' iPod include: Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, Eminem and Outkast. (What, no 'Pac?) Occasionally, he'll throw some techno into the mix, but usually keeps things rap-centric. Phelps doesn't speak much about the specific songs he's listening to, but he did tell NBC in 2004 that Eminem's "'Til I Collapse" was on his most-played list at Athens. In 2005, he created a playlist for the website Rhapsody that included the songs "Roses" by Outkast, "Burn" by Usher, "Overnight Celebrity" by Twista and  "Smile" by G-Unit

Enjoy!

Answer 8

Michael Phelps listens to this song. ;-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z47EUaIFr...  

He likes rap?  His taste in music is bad. Oh well, at least he can swim.

Answer 9

i was just listening to the speedo make waves podcast with him on it and he said that he likes the red hot chili peppers and the killers.

Answer 10

Well Of course he listens to music, but on his blog it says he listens to "The Fray"

Answer 11

Watch Michael Phelps videos at Beijing 2008 Olympic swimming finals below

http://www.freakncool.com

Complete collection of 8 Gold Medals Videos

http://www.freakncool.com