Famous birthdays for June 30: Michael Phelps, David Alan Grier

Famous birthdays for June 30: Michael Phelps, David Alan Grier

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps turns 40 and actor David Alan Grier turns 69, among the famous birthdays for June 30.

Michael Phelps Turns 40: Why The GOAT Matters More Now Than Ever

By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam Michael Phelps—the greatest athlete of all time—turns 40 today. And as much as we celebrated him at 15, 19, 23, 27, and 31, we need him more at 40 than we ever did on the blocks.  Phelps wasn’t just a medal machine. He wasn’t just the guy who made the impossible look routine. He was, and is, the north star of swimming—reminding us of what this sport can be when it captures the world’s imagination. We’re a sp…

The GOAT Turns 40: An Appreciation of the Career of Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps celebrates his 40th birthday on June 30. Here is an appreciation of the career of the greatest swimmer in history.