What Makes Michael Phelps Different?
Phelps' wingspan is three inches longer than his height (6 feet 7 inches versus 6 feet 4 inches), according to The Telegraph. A longer wingspan means your arms can reach farther. When winning a race is the matter of a fraction of a second, even a small advantage in wingspan can make a big difference.

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Also, what makes Michael Phelps special?

Phelps' Body Is Double-Jointed Most swimmers —and some dancers— work hard to stretch their joints to make themselves more agile, which in turn makes performance easier. With his more flexible joints, Phelps can whip his arms, legs, and feet through a greater range of motion than most swimmers.

Furthermore, what syndrome does Michael Phelps have? Michael Phelps, Olympic swimmer and multiple gold medalist, does NOT have Marfan syndrome. But the buzz created by his long arms, slender physique, and flexibility has raised awareness.

Beside above, what makes Michael Phelps a good swimmer?

Phelps' great swimming ability is a combination of skill, physical ability, and hard work. Many experts say that Michael's body was designed for swimming. He has a very long torso, long arms, big feet, and short legs for his height.

What's Michael Phelps net worth?

He is the first male swimmer to compete on five Olympic teams and was also the oldest Olympic gold medalist ever at the age of 28. Phelps' earns most of his income from sponsorships, endorsements, and public appearances. His net worth is estimated to be around $60 million.

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