We Created a Monster Michael Phelps Coach Opened Up on His Olympic Journey

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Greatness comes with a price, but sometimes you don't realize it until it's too late

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Michael Phelps is known for his 23 Olympic golds, 39 world records, and his emergence as a legend in the sport of swimming

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Despite being one of the greatest swimmers of all time, he failed to acknowledge the mental health issues that made him vulnerable

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In addition to helping shape his incredible career, Coach Bob Bowman also let him put things that bothered him under the rug for the sake of his Olympic glory

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Michael Phelps was only known as an outstanding swimmer when he was competing

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Under the skin of a great athlete, there was a man struggling with mental health issues he suppressed until he could no longer handle it

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Phelps had one goal in mind since early 2000, and Bowman did everything to help him accomplish it

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In Beijing, however, when Phelps won gold in every event, the path forward haunted them

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