Michael Phelps
Famous People with ADD/ADHD
The 25-year-old Olympic swimming sensation is famous for his incredible focus in the pool, so it's hard to believe he has struggled with ADHD since childhood. His teachers complained about his inability to sit still until, in fifth grade, the Phelps' family physician formally diagnosed him with ADHD. At age 9, Phelps went on Ritalin; his mother, Debbie, later recalled in the New York Times, Michael getting tired of the medication, Phelps joined swimming to keep his mind focused. "I'm just different in the water," Phelps told Sports Illustrated. In fact many children with ADHD benefit from competitive sports.
I find this to be very interesting I never would have thought that he had ADHD
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