Michael Phelps made it official on Monday, announcing on Today that he is packing away his Speedos and saying goodbye to the world of competitive swimming.
'Done, done, done - and this time I mean it,' Phelps told host Matt Lauer.
'I wanted to come back and finish my career how I wanted and this was the cherry on top of the cake.'
Phelps went on to say he will still be involved in the sport, but for now wants to focus on his fiance and newborn baby Boomer, who he was seen carrying as he arrived for his live segment on Monday.
'This is the part of my life where I get to start a whole new chapter, which is getting to build a family with Nicole,' explained Phelps.
Phelps has competed in five Olympic Games but did not medal back in 2000 while swimming in Sydney.
Of the 28 medals Phelps has won, 23 are gold. Only 37 countries have taken home more medals.
'Between now and London, I was so much more emotional during these Games, I think that showed at times on camera,' said Phelps.
'That's the difference. Because I knew this was the last time. I knew this was the last race that I ever had, the last Olympics that I ever had. And everything just really hit hard.'
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