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Swimmer Michael Phelps just scored eight gold medals, set seven world records and was crowned as the greatest Olympian in history, but his road to stardom was filled with challenges, from his struggle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to school bullies to his largely absent father.
“The bullying and adversity made him be stronger and work harder,” mom Debbie tells Us Weekly exclusively in its new issue, on newsstands now.
Michael (along with older ….

Michael Phelps is the biggest celebrity in the world right now, after going 8 for 8 in ‘08 — winning a record 8 gold medals in swimming for the U.S. at the Beijing Olympic Games.
“This is everything I’ve ever wanted to do, and everything I’ve ever dreamed of,” Phelps told NBC’s Bob Costas in an interview at the Water Cube following his race. “I’ve had the best week of my life.”
Aaron Peirsol, ….