After being away for another Olympics, and this time with a young family, Phelps was probably glad to be home.
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Phelps was once again one of the biggest stories of the Summer Games, boosting his career medal total to a record 28, including 23 golds.
“There’s Michael Phelps – good morning”. And when the reporter on the scene tried to push him to answer at least one question, Phelps got pretty upset with him.
Silence ensues as Phelps marches on.
“Feel good? What’s the first thing you’re going to do?” the local reporter pressed. If you could give me that space while I’m trying to get my family home and safe I would appreciate that’.
“I’m not answering any questions, guys”, he told them.
At this point the athlete stops dead, keen to make his point.
“But I am trying to get my family home safe, and that’s what matters the most”.
“I appreciate you guys coming”, he says.
Back in the studio, the stunned anchor says: “Well, some people might say that wasn’t very nice”. Then the swimming superstar thanked the reporters for their understanding before walking away.
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Michael Phelps arrived back in the United States with his wife and three-month-old son Wednesday morning after almost two weeks in Rio for the 2016 Olympics, where he once again made history by winning his 23rd gold medal (bringing his grand total to 28).
