Chronicle EditorLONDON. — Record-breaking swimmer Michael Phelps was honoured with the lifetime achievement award at yesterday’s BBC Sports Personality show.
The American (31) won his 23rd Olympic gold in his final Games in Rio.
The most decorated Olympian of all time, he claimed five golds and a silver this year.
He joins a star-studded list of previous lifetime award winners also including former footballer Pele and ex-golfer Seve Ballesteros.
“I’m thrilled to receive the prestigious Sports Personality lifetime achievement award and follow in the footsteps of so many sporting greats,” said Phelps.
“It is a fitting way to end what has been an unbelievable year for me and I’m looking forward to what will be a great night.” — BBC Sport.
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