- Several Baltimore Ravens players requested swim lessons.
- Michael Phelps, a Baltimore native, offered to teach the players.
- Phelps gave the players a lesson at Loyola University’s aquatic center.
- The Ravens donated $100,000 to the Michael Phelps Foundation.
Last month, some members of the Baltimore Ravens requested assistance in learning to swim.
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey then posted a video to Instagram with teammates offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, safety Kyle Hamilton and tight end Charlie Kolar asking the greatest swimmer of all-time, Baltimore native Michael Phelps, to lend a helping hand.
‘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 and this beautiful aquatic center and teach us how to swim,’ they said.
The 23-time Olympic gold medalist was more than happy to oblige.
‘I got y’all!!! Let’s do it!’ he said.
Phelps made a trip to the Ravens training camp Tuesday, and then the team hopped on buses and headed over to Loyola University’s aquatic center for a swimming lesson.
‘I didn’t know what I was getting into,’ Phelps said. ‘I had no idea what their comfort level was. When I see the guys in there and some of the guys who are literally working on floating and breathing, and they’re focused on paying attention to those details, it shows their vulnerability, especially when they’re uncomfortable. It was a special day. Racing some of the fellas in the 25 (meter). My son raced some of the guys. It was a great day. I truly hope they learned something, hopefully got some confidence, and hopefully can transition into something else.’
Members of the Michael Phelps Foundation helped in the lesson, and the Ravens gave back by making a $100,000 donation to the foundation.
