Where is Michael Phelps dad?

Question

My theory is hes not around because hes a merman

ya? anyone know where he is like why hes never mentioned even supporting him

i love phelps

Answer 1

here's the answer:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/services/new...

Answer 2

His parents got divorced when he was about 9 years old.

He wasnt a very big part of Michael's childhood.

His father,Fred Phelps was watching from Maryland.

Answer 3

His parents divorced in '93 when he was 9.  His father was in attendance during the 2004 Olympics in Greece.  He was approached for an interview but declined because he didn't want to take away from his son.  

Answer 4

Fair or not, nosy or simply curious, I think people back in the United States are watching Michael Phelps nightly on NBC and making note of the many shots they see of Debbie Phelps cheering from the stands. The omission is probably striking to some: We see Michael's mom, but what about dad?

Brief background: 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. In my column yesterday, I mentioned that Phelps' older sisters, Hilary and Whitney, both played pivotal roles in his development, not just as a swimmer but as a young man.

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. When I asked his daughters in the weeks leading up to these Olympics whether their father would be attending, they each said, "I don't know."

Our Sun colleague, Childs Walker, spoke with Fred Phelps this week to request an interview. Fred thought about it, and I think he probably handled the request as well as he could. He declined, saying he didn't want to take away from his son's accomplishments by delving into the family story.

"This is just about Michael," he said. "This is his glory, his time to shine, and I want him to get everything he wants."

Rest assured, while Phelps is in the Beijing pool, his father is paying close attention, cheering from back in Maryland.

"I'm just on pins and needles every time he hits the water," Fred Phelps said.

Answer 5

dont know but phelps rocks  

Answer 6

Maybe they divorced because it was discovered that his biological father is actually a merman?

LOL... that would be interesting!!

Answer 7

Michael Phelps father http://www.net4today.com/michael_phelps_...

Answer 8

they divorced in 1993 and his dad was asked to have an interview but said he wouldn't because he didn't want to take the spotlight off of michael talking about family history., his dad is not in beijing but watches on tv.

Answer 9

His parents divorced when he was only 9. Now, he only has his mother and sister/s.=)

Answer 10

his father was a policeman..

but michael's parents divorced when he was just 9 years old.

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/s...

read it! it's interesting. the dad part is in the first paragraph