NBC Olympics – RIO DE JANEIRO (NBC Olympics) — He has transcended his sport unlike anyone before him, and while his transgressions could have cost him dearly, Michael Phelps returns to the Olympics in Rio a changed man.
The world thought they had seen the last competitive race of Michael Phelps in London.
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"My biggest thing once I hang up my goggles is I don't wanna have a what if… never want to have one of those. I do not want to look back on my career and have a what if. That's the biggest thing at the end of the day, I never want to have a what if," said Phelps.
After announcing his retirement, Phelps went through some difficult times. But a drunk driving arrest lead him to a transformation. He started swimming, reconnecting with his estranged father, and started preparing for his own journey as a dad.
"If you think back to 2000, I was a little boy at 15, and now I am getting ready for Rio at 30. And could have my first child watch me compete for his last time," said Phelps.
In a few short weeks, Phelps' child (along with everyone else in the world) will be able to see the greatest Olympian of all time.
The Opening Ceremony for the Rio Olympic Games can be seen Aug. 5 on WSLS 10!