Michael Phelps: Man and Machine

Behind the Olympic gold is a more personal story. Explore Michael Phelps’s drive to win and his search for a life beyond competition.

Michael Phelps became one of the most recognizable athletes in the world through an extraordinary combination of talent, discipline and relentless ambition. But what happens when the pursuit of perfection becomes part of your identity?

Michael Phelps: Man and Machine follows his journey from swimming prodigy to Olympic legend and looks beyond the medals to the personal challenges that followed. It’s a portrait of resilience, pressure and the person behind the record-breaking performances.