I love Phelps. Despite his struggles

2 silver medals and 2 bronze medals

Big scandal after the last Olympics including possession/use of marijuana, and he's had several DUIs. He also talked about how he hit rock bottom and got deeply depressed almost to the point of being suicidal.

Oh god, I didn't hear about that! At least he is doing well for himself now, I guess

Mhm! He has a fiancé and a baby now. He looks so proud of them

That's great, he has something to focus on now

I am a swimmer and during fly you don't have to breath to the side.

Watch the video. 200m men's butterfly final, the first 150m le Clos swims it normally, just after they turn for the final lap he looks to the side about 4 - 5 times to see Phelps, then faces forward and continues racing.