Date: July 12th, 2026 12:42 AM
Author: Duck-like New Version People Who Are Hurt
Michael Phelps has an inseam of 30 inches. Standing 6 feet 4 inches tall, this short inseam translates to disproportionately short legs aka the ideal aerodynamic and hydrodynamic profile for a swimmer.
More importantly, Phelps wears a size 14 (US) shoe, exceptionally large for his 6-foot-4 frame, and disproportionately even larger compared to his short legs.
Phelps has hyper-flexible ankles that can bend 15 degrees further than the average person's, allowing for a devastating, whip-like kick.
His feet act essentially like natural swim flippers.
His double-jointed elbows also allow Phelps to create more downward thrust in the water.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5881923&forum_id=2/en-en#49993815)