Michael Phelps Cries seeing Under Armour Video for the First Time

On Tuesday morning, Under Armour released a powerful new commercial featuring the most decorated Olympian in history: Michael Phelps.

Something that may be just as moving is seeing Phelps and his fiancee Nicole Johnson watching it for the first time. When the two were visiting the Under Armour Headquarters during the holidays they were not expecting to have the chance to view the final cut of the commercial.

Both Phelps and Johnson were brought to tears. When explaining why he was so moved by the commercial Phelps said, “That commercial shows a lot of amazing things about me that probably the world has never seen.”

While Under Armour does not have a competitive swimwear line, in 2010 they signed on to be Phelps’ official “dryland” sponsor. While the video is set against an overall theme of Phelps in the water, its highlighted by all of the out-of-water work he has to do to be the best in the world as well, highlighted by “It’s what you do in the dark that puts you in the light,” appropriately punctuated by the lyric “it’s the last goodbye, I swear” as Phelps approaches his final Olympic Games in Rio.

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Silvia Shinpaugh
7 years ago

Mr. Phelps, you are an inspiration

Esrline
7 years ago

Wish you would do it again on 2020. You have more than fine your share best of luck to you and your family. You will be missed. I am 73 and watched you from the beginning you have brought much pride to your country.

Violet winter
7 years ago

Will miss you, you have been a real Oconee for my grandkids swimmers , high school and college

Kate Mellema
7 years ago

It’s been a great time watching you swim. After knowing how you felt leading up to the London Olympics, I’m glad you did come out of that dark phase in your life and let us witness the completed winner as you finished your career. Wishing you a wonderful future with your new family.

Mindy
7 years ago

Thanks for sharing your journey and for taking us on the ride with you. The USA thanks you.????????????❤️

Brenda
7 years ago

There will never be another Michael Phelps!! The commercial shows alot in such a short time. Congrats to all. I really enjoyed following Michaels olympic career. He will be missed in the olympics. He is an amazing athlete.

Annamae
7 years ago

Michael Phelps a true champion!!!!!! I get goose pimples Everytime I see him swim…Congrats Superman!!!!!!!

Leslee R Sevon
7 years ago

This commercial is beautifully done. It shows the spirit of a true Olympian

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