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- 2013 RIO DE JANEIRO - LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION MICHAEL PHELPS enjoying every minute of ROCINHA - 24 -
It was a long way for Michael Phelps from the pristine stadium pools surrounded by cheering spectators, where he became the most decorated Olympian in history, to the sprawl of a favela in Rio de Janeiro. But there was really no doubt that, having met some remarkable young sports lovers there, it was just as inspiring an experience. Michael, who won 22 Olympic medals in his career, including 18 gold medals, enjoyed every minute of his visit to Rocinha, on the eve of the <strong>Laureus</strong> World Sports Awards, though it must have been one of the most unusual settings he had ever swum in. Complexo Esportivo da Rocinha (Rocinha Sports Centre), which was established in December 2010, is part of the Rio 2016 Olympic Development Programme. It currently benefits 4,500 people and offers 17 different sports, plus providing social and health services for the community. It does great things each day for the young people of the area, but when it was opened no one ever imagined the great Michael Phelps would be giving swimming lessons there one day. As he joined a large group of youngsters in the pool, Michael said: “Coming to the <strong>Laureus</strong> World Sports Awards has given me a great opportunity to visit Rocinha and get a feel for what is going on here. I enjoyed meeting some of the kids and I really feel sport is making a difference here.” ‘ coming to the laureus world sports awards has given me a great opportunity TO VISIT ROCINHA AND GET A FEEL FOR WHAT IS GOING ON HERE ’ MICHAEL PHELPS LAUREUS EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER 2013 - -25 25 - FAR LEFT: MICHAEL PHELPS AND YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ROCINHA SPORTS CENTRE TOP: SWIMMING LEGENDS AND AWARDS WINNERS DANIEL DIAS AND MICHAEL PHELPS AND GOLD MEDALLIST CHAD LE CLOS AT ROCINHA BOTTOM: ROCINHA FAVELA RIO DE JANEIRO
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