“I don’t like to lose”: Why Michael Phelps never accepted second place and how it shaped his Olympic mindset

Michael Phelps has revealed that he never viewed silver or bronze medals as success. Speaking on the Raj Elevates podcast, the Olympic legend said only gold mattered to him. Phelps won 28 Olympic medals, including 23 golds, across five Games. He believes second and third place meant he was not fully prepared.

“I don’t like to lose”: Why Michael Phelps never accepted second place and how it shaped his Olympic mindset
Michael Phelps has revealed that he never viewed silver or bronze medals as success. Speaking on the Raj Elevates podcast, the Olympic legend said only gold mattered to him. Phelps won 28 Olympic medals, including 23 golds, across five Games. He believes second and third place meant he was not fully prepared.