Let's make this birthday one to remember.

39 years old (Born on June 30, 1985)

Happy Birthday, Michael Phelps! You're officially another lap ahead in life's great pool. With 23 Olympic gold medals and countless world records under your swim cap, you've made splashing around look like an art form—though most of us still struggle just to float.

From Beijing's eight-gold-medal sweep to Rio’s unforgettable victories, you’ve given the whole world a masterclass on how humans can become dolphins (or at least close enough). May this birthday bring as much joy as that iconic victory scream—and may all future challenges be easier than butterfly stroke practice sessions. Keep swimming strong; you're truly golden!