HTLS 2019: Michael Phelps on why he doesn’t want son to take up swimming

Updated on Mar 08, 2020 05:17 pm IST

Winner of a record 23 Gold medals at the Olympics, Michael Phelps has been a champion swimmer. Speaking at 17th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, he however said that he isn't sure if he would want his sons to take up swimming at a professional level. “There would be expectations and comparisons to me and that could be unfair and add pressure.” Watch the full video for more.

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