Michael Phelps Reveals How Much America's 2 Best Swimmers Make

Olympic legend Michael Phelps is calling for major changes in how America’s top swimmers are supported, revealing that the nation’s two best athletes receive just $1,750 a month—the same stipend he says was offered a decade ago. Phelps argued that the amount is no longer enough to live on and warned that accepting more financial support can come with tighter control over an athlete’s schedule. His message was clear: swimmers deserve better treatment, and he says he will keep pushing until meaningful change happens.

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Michael Phelps says the two best swimmers in America make $1,750 a month, and it hasn’t changed in 10 years

“The stipend, I believe, is the same amount that I got 10 years ago, $1,750 a month. That’s the top two athletes”

“That’s not going to get you very far, in this day and… pic.twitter.com/fSyT2Tb0PH

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