10 celebs who were bullied in high school (With Pictures)

3. Michael Phelps

Being an olympic level competitive swimmer takes countless hours of dedication and focus to achieve. American swimming olympian Michael Phelps, who has racked up more Olympic medals than any other olympian (22 total to date), faced constant bullying in school but he didn’t let that cut into his hours. Phelps was picked on for his looks throughout school, but he stayed focused on his dreams, working hard, and clearly got over the hateful comments of his peers. A fierce competitor who is a champion of dedication and persistence, Michael Phelps is an inspiration for anyone who may be facing bullying but is willing to go after their dreams.