Our Story
A BRAND IS BORN
Phelps
Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman have arguably more experience training and competing at the highest levels of elite swimming than any other people on the planet. For years they felt the swim gear available to competitive swimmers was lacking – compression suits lacked flexibility, goggles hindered peripheral vision, swim caps didn’t stay in place. When they decided they wanted to bring their expertise to the marketplace, they partnered with Aqua Sphere, the premier swimming equipment manufacturer for fitness swimming and triathlons, and the Phelps Brand was born.
Our Timeline
August 2014
Partnership formed between Michael, Bob & Aqua Sphere Research & Development begins with Michael & Bob to create the perfect competition kit
February 2015
Global launch of MP brand
April 2015
First product—the perfect balance of compression and flexibility, the XPRESSO race suit launches in US & Europe Michael wears the XPRESSO at Mesa Pro Swim Series
August 2015
Congratulations! Michael swims the fastest in 2015... and ever in 100 fly, 200 IM under Fina-approved textile suit guidelines
September 2015
Bob Bowman is named 2016 Rio Olympics Swimming Head Coach for the Men's US Team
January 2016
Unbeatable vision hits the market: the Italian-made XCEED goggle launched around the world
April 2016
The USA competitive kit is unveiled; proud to show the stars & stripes
March 2017
MP Team Suits launch - Join the MP Team!
July 2020
Phelps brand re-launched