Who is Michael Phelps' father, and why isnt he in the picture?

Question

Who is Michael Phelps' father, and why isnt he in the picture?

Answer 1

His father abandoned the family and was not really in his life. Michael Phelps stated in an interview that his coach filled the role of father figure while he was growing up.  He said that he really has nothing to say to his real father.

Answer 2

http://www.net4today.com/michael_phelps_...

Michael phelps's father is Fred. Michael Phelps's parents divorced when he was 7.  

Answer 3

His Father is Aquaman,and He is just playing it cool so as to not still his secret Son's thunder!

Answer 4

i heard he abandoned michael, his mom and 2 other sisters and debbie (his mom) was left all alone raising 3 children; maybe that's why michael really considers her mom his hero and inspiration :)

http://akamequotes.com

Answer 5

his name is fred phelps, his parents divorced in 1994.  

Maybe they just aren't that close as a result...

Answer 6

his father is a merman who divorced his wife when he found out she could not hold her breath under water!!! But they had a baby boy before this who is just like a merman but without the tail