Michael Phelps answers Ravens players' call to learn how to swim
Earlier this week, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey posted a video on social media featuring teammates Ronnie Stanley, Kyle Hamilton and Charlie Kolar explaining to the 23-time Olympic gold medalist that one in three players on the team do not know how to swim. They were asking for the U.S. swimming great to come visit them at training camp, check out their new recovery pool and give them a lesson.
Phelps replied saying, "I got yall!!! Let's do it!!"
Kolar, the fourth-year tight end, told reporters this week he thought Humphrey was going to send the video directly to Phelps, not post it to social media.
"I should have known better," Kolar said.
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The 40-year-old Phelps, the most decorated Olympian ever with 28 total medals, is a Baltimore native and has been involved with the team on several occasions and seen at games. Answering the call to help others learn to swim has been a mission of his since retiring.
The Michael Phelps Foundation provides learn-to-swim classes to help prevent drowning and raise self-esteem and wellness.
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