Ravens to take swimming lessons from super-fan Michael Phelps
Oct 9, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; United States olympian Michael Phelps and his son Boomer attend the Washington Redskins game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images When it comes to taking swimming lessons, the Baltimore Ravens are going to learn from the best.
Michael Phelps, a Ravens super-fan who happens to own 28 Olympic swimming medals, committed Wednesday to sharing his expertise with the players who don't know how to swim.
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey posted a video to Instagram on Tuesday, asking the 23-time gold medalist for his assistance. The Ravens added a recovery pool when they renovated their Under Armour Performance Center, and not everyone on the team can take advantage because they aren't proficient swimmers.
In the video, Humphrey and teammates Ronnie Stanley, Kyle Hamilton and Charlie Kolar made a collective appeal to Phelps, 40. Each recited a line.
"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.
On Wednesday, Phelps replied in the affirmative: "I got yall!!! Let's do it!!"
Phelps, who graduated from suburban Towson High School, represented the North Baltimore Aquatic Club in his competitive days. He long has been a Ravens fan.
--Field Level Media
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