Ahead of Friday’s Final Four showdown against UConn, Iowa basketball sensation Caitlin Clark shared a glimpse of her “pretty tough” phone screensaver, featuring none other than Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps.
The screensaver showcases Phelps in action, likely during one of his remarkable gold medal-winning performances across his five Olympic appearances. For Clark, this image serves as a source of motivation throughout her historic season.
Phelps himself caught wind of the video after it was shared by the NCAA’s official March Madness social media account. Responding with excitement, he expressed his honor at being featured on Clark’s screensaver.
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Having dominated the swimming world with an impressive array of records, Phelps can relate to Clark’s pursuit of excellence. With 23 Olympic gold medals, 13 medals in individual events, and a record-breaking eight medals from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Phelps’s achievements stand as a testament to his unparalleled success.
Similarly, Clark has been rewriting the record books in NCAA basketball this season. From becoming the all-time leading scorer in Division I history to setting records for Iowa and the Big Ten conference, her impact on the game has been nothing short of extraordinary.