Michael Phelps looks contemplative as he prepares to get in the warmup pool in Mesa, Arizona. (Courtesy: Mike Lewis)
Bob Bowman & Michael Phelps at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Mike Lewis)
The media ready themselves for Michael Phelps 1st press conference on the comeback trail. (courtesy of Mike Lewis)
For the first time ever, Michael Phelps (left) and Michael Andrew (right) will swim not only in the same meet, but in the same heat, this weekend in Mesa.
Michael Phelps at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Mike Lewis)
Bob Bowman & Michael Phelps at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Mike Lewis)
Michael Phelps at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Mike Lewis)
Bob Bowman & Michael Phelps at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Mike Lewis)
Bob Bowman & Michael Phelps at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Mike Lewis)
Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Rafael Domeyko)
Michael Phelps (courtesy of Mike Lewis)
Michael Phelps 100 butterfly at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa (courtesy of Mike Lewis)
Michael Phelps after his post race interview – What suit you wearing Michael? – 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (Courtesy: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)
Michael Phelps after the 100 fly prelim (52.84) – 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com)
Michael Phelps after the 100 fly prelim – 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com)\
Michael Phelps before his 100 fly prelim at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com)
Michael Phelps still looks like the “Greatest Olympian of All-Time” – 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com)
Michael Phelps before his 100 fly prelim at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com)
Michael Phelps (courtesy of Mike Lewis)
Michael Phelps – 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com)
Michael Phelps – 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com)
Michael Phelps – 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com)
Michael Phelps – 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa (courtesy of Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)
Michael Phelps and Michael Andrew – 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa (courtesy of Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)
Michael Phelps & Michael Andrew at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa (courtesy of Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)
Was on deck at Mesa. MA right around 6’4″ to maybe 6’5″; looked as tall as his dad standing next to him. MA is strong and big, but Hoffer looked more ripped and developed for roughly the same age. MA standing next to the likes of Grevers and Vyatchanin, though, and he looks like he has huge upside if he will really be 6’8″ or so.
Great vibe between MA and MP ! beautiful picture …. i feel all is goood right now for Both . This preludes to great future big meets and amazing Trials in june .
MA is a big boy. He has that advantage … Essentially being a man when most of his peers are just hitting puberty.
Phelps is listed at 6’4″ on USA Swimming profile…. MA towers above him (at least in the angle of pic
Philip Johnson – According to a study done by Marcia Herman-Giddens, DrPH, and colleagues, the average American male begins puberty around 9 or 10 years old, much earlier than in previous generations.
In other words – most 15 year olds aren’t ‘just hitting puberty’ anymore.
Your right Branden, it will probably be the norm in the upcoming years to see 12, 13, 14, or 15 year olds at 6 feet and beyond (isn’t there a black American breaststroker that’s like 14 and 6’7″?). It’s an interesting phenomenon. I’ve heard theories on why our youth (including women) seems to be maturing at younger and younger ages, but nothing is concrete. Just looking at pics of Phelps at 15, it’s just a vast difference between him and MA.
Reece Whitley
Those photos give some context to just how big MA is. Holy smokes.
MA looks so tall and so huge next to MP.
MP looks so small and so skinny next to MA.
I do think a lot of it is due to angle and posture, but even without that I’d say MA is taller than MP now. Good sign!
Bobo gigi– Your second statement completely contradicts your first statement. If Ma were to look so tall and huge next to MP, the MP would look so small and so skinny next to MA. Get your facts straight before posting on the internet.
With much love, hugs, and happiness,
Dennis
OGOG, your statements are quite harsh for being non-sensical jibberish. Bobo Gigi’s original statement made perfect sense.