CHICAGO — Michael Phelps has big plans for the pool.
No, that doesn’t mean what you think. Despite enjoying “messing around” with his Instagram posts, the most decorated Olympian of all time is happily retired and plans to stay that way. Because what he’s doing now is far bigger than anything he’s already done.
“If I can save a child’s life or save a human being’s life, I think that’s a lot more powerful than me coming back and swimming one more Olympics for our country,” Phelps told USA TODAY Sports on Saturday morning before appearing at a pool safety event as part of his partnerships with the Boys & Girls Club and Special Olympics.