95 minSeason 1 • Episode 3
LatestPhelps relives the highs and lows that made up his Olympic experiences in London and Rio.
The three-part documentary series features Phelps looking back at each race of his Olympic career with NBC Sports swimming commentators Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines.
Acting
Phelps' raw vulnerability discussing his post-2012 depression.
Production
Split-screen race footage with present-day reactions hits different.
Editing
Three episodes perfectly paced—no fluff, all water.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rowdy Gaines called Phelps' 2008 races live for NBC; their 13-year commentary partnership adds genuine emotional history to every rewind.
This format—athlete-controlled retrospective with their own broadcasters—became a template for ESPN's 'Man in the Arena' and similar athlete-legacy docs.
