Michael Phelps, the legendary swimmer, instructs Baltimore Ravens players on swimming techniques and delivers an inspiring speech, with NFL legend Ray Lewis, at a team gathering.
Michael Phelps, the 23-time Olympic gold medalist, recently visited the Baltimore Ravens during their 2025 training camp to provide swimming lessons to the team. The lessons, which took place at Loyola University's Mangione Aquatic Center, were prompted by a social media video from cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who highlighted that about one-third of Ravens players couldn't swim.
Phelps worked directly with nose tackle Travis Jones, helping him improve his kick and stroke technique while also instructing others on maintaining proper form and breathing in the water. The swimming lessons aimed to build the players' water confidence and safety skills.
In appreciation for Phelps' efforts, the Ravens donated $100,000 to his water safety foundation. The collaboration reinforced player safety and built a connection between the Ravens and Phelps, who has a strong local and sports legacy. The publicized sessions brought positive attention to water safety awareness within the NFL community.
Interestingly, Phelps' visit was a fulfillment of a promise he made to the team years ago during the Ravens' watch party for his quest for eight gold medals in 2008. During that visit, Phelps also offered motivational speeches to the team, emphasizing the importance of consistent efforts in his speeches. He stated that small things like early mornings, recovery, diet, and stretching are what helped him win races by small margins.
Legendary Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis was also present during Phelps' visit, and the two shared their wisdom with the team. Ray Lewis hosted a joke about following up Phelps' speech, but the specific details of Phelps' motivational speech were not provided in the given context.
[1] Baltimore Ravens official website, 2025 [2] Michael Phelps official website, 2025 [3] Baltimore Sun, 2025 [4] ESPN, 2025 [5] USA Today, 2025
- The Baltimore Ravens' fans eagerly awaited news of their team's training camp, especially after Michael Phelps, the 23-time Olympic gold medalist, visited to provide swimming lessons.
- As the 2025 NFL season approached, sports enthusiasts were intrigued by the record-breaking swimmer's impact on the Ravens' game strategies, given his focus on water confidence and safety skills.
- Among the numerous articles covering the Ravens' training camp, football fans found stories detailing the team's collaboration with Phelps for improving their swimming abilities, a unique twist to the traditional football training.
- The unprecedented partnership between Phelps and the Baltimore Ravens not only set a new record for sports collaborations but also sparked increased attention to water safety awareness within the NFL community, moving beyond the usual football-centric focuses during game seasons.
