Michael Phelps Responds to Baltimore Ravens Viral Callout
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The Baltimore Ravens have caught the attention of 23-time gold medal Olympian Michael Phelps. The team put together a unique video that showcases the team attempting some synchronized swimming.
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With many of the Ravens players in the team's aquatic facility, they all make an admission that one of three players on the team does not know how to swim. They then ask Phelps if he would help them.
Per the video, the players take turns asking for help from the most decorated Olympian. One by one, Ravens players take turns saying one line of their ask for Phelps to teach the team how to swim.
US swimmer Michael Phelps reacting after winning the men's 100m butterfly swimming final at the National Aquatics Center during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing.
US swimmer Michael Phelps reacting after winning the men's 100m butterfly swimming final at the National Aquatics Center during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing.
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"Hey, Mr. Phelps, we have a problem."
"Did you know that one-in-three Ravens cannot swim."
"We have a solution for you, sir."
"Come to Ravens training camp, in this beautiful aquatic facility, and teach us how to swim."
Phelps responded to the callout with, "I got yall!!! Let's do it!!"
To the Ravens' credit, this was an inventive video to not only host the greatest American Olympian, but also to learn how to swim.
Swimming is also a great way for players to work out their cardio, as taking laps in a pool works out legs, arms, and so much more.
Though the above video also only showcases a quick look at the aquatic center, it does look like the right kind of facility to bring Phelps in as well.
The Ravens are looking to return to the postseason for the fourth season in a row. The hope would be they can also get past the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills to make it to a Super Bowl.
Baltimore was able to make it to the Divisional Round of the playoffs in 2024, but they were bested by the Bills with a final score of 27-25.
The 2023 season saw the Ravens make the AFC Championship, but fell to the Chiefs with a 17-10 final score.
Baltimore has the right team to get to the big game, but they continue to fail in the postseason. The good news is the team is still one of the best built in the AFC, and they have a good shot at making it deep in the playoffs in 2025.
Whether swimming lessons will help them remains to be seen, but bringing in Phelps should be hugely inspirational.
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