Phelps's strange appearance

Phelps' last public appearance.

Appearing at the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship golf tournament held in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Phelps attracted attention when he brought a completely different image compared to his peak when he was still competing.

No longer sporting a short haircut and a clean-shaven face, Phelps now sports a ponytail and a beard. Witnessing his new look, many viewers even commented that if they weren't introduced, they would hardly recognize the 23-time Olympic gold medalist.

Since retiring after the 2016 Rio Olympics, Phelps has changed his look to suit his tastes, growing his hair long, growing a beard and spending more time with his family. He married model Nicole Johnson in 2016 and is now the father of four sons: Boomer, Beckett, Maverick and Nico.

Phelps when he was still competing.

Phelps' appearance at the golf tournament in Mexico attracted attention, but behind the bright smile were years of silent battles with depression and anxiety. Phelps admitted that he broke down after the 2012 Olympics and it took years to learn to open up and share his true feelings.

“As an athlete, I used to think that showing vulnerability was a sign of weakness,” he told Fortune . “But now I understand that speaking out is a way to save myself. I was afraid for two decades, and now I have nothing to hide.”

From a superstar once obsessed with winning, Phelps has now become an inspirational role model for millions of people – not only because of his unprecedented records, but also because of his courageous journey of facing and overcoming himself.

Total goals - assists of Messi and Ronaldo Lionel Messi currently has 894 goals and 400 assists, while Cristiano Ronaldo has 953 goals and 259 assists.

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