Michael Phelps Foundation (Photos)

Michael Phelps announced this morning that he is putting part of his $1 million bonus for tying Mark Spitz’s record, into a foundation to encourage the growth of swimming for kids.

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Awesome Olympian, Michael Phelps has announced his plan to donate some of his $1 million to help encourage the love of swimming.

Phelps earned the bonus from the Speedo company after he tied Spitz’s 36-year record of seven gold medals in a single Games. He then beat the record, winning eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics 2008.

Phelps, 23, announced his plan on the “Today Show” with host Matt Lauer. Phelps will be traveling to eight cities in the United States to promote swimming among youth.

No mention today about Phelps buying the North Baltimore Aquatic Club’s Meadowbrook pool. Just last month Phelps told NBC’s Nightly News that he and his coach, Bob Bowman, had bought a pool in Baltimore and were wanting to promote swimming. Bowman was named NBAC’s chief executive officer and is expected to start the job this month.

Not only is Michael Phelps an awesome athlete but it’s great to see him giving back in this manner.

Images: WENN

Source: WENN

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