Phelps, who will turn 31 on Thursday, qualified for Rio 2016 with ease on Wednesday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha. The legendary American swimmer posted a 1:54.84 in the 200-meter butterfly to win the event and clinch a spot in the upcoming summer games. Phelps still has two more events remaining at the trials: the 100-meter butterfly and the 200-meter individual medley. Including relays, though, he could swim in up to six events at the Olympics. Phelps first qualified for the Olympics as a 15-year-old in 2000. He returned home without a medal, but finished fifth in the 200-meter butterfly in Sydney. Phelps’ coming-out party was staged in Athens in 2004. At just 19 years of age, he won six gold medals — two as part of relay teams — and two bronze medals.
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