Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, visited the Baltimore Ravens to teach swimming skills after cornerback Marlon Humphrey noted that one in three Ravens players cannot swim. Phelps spoke to the team post-practice and then helped individual players, including Travis Jones, enhance their swimming techniques. Phelps also noted the vulnerability shown by players as they worked on their basic swimming skills. Players even raced Phelps during the visit, highlighting the unique intersection of sports.
"I didn't know what I was getting into. 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."
"Some Ravens even raced Phelps, 40, who has held several Olympic records, including the 200-meter freestyle, the 200-meter butterfly and the 400-meter individual medley."
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