Michael Phelps Answers Marlon Humphrey's Request to Teach Ravens To Swim | Baltimore Ravens

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• —Baltimore Ravens players, some of whom cannot swim, challenged Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps to teach them water safety and swimming skills. 0:09
• —Michael Phelps, accompanied by his 7-year-old son Beckett, visited the Ravens' aquatic center to conduct a special swim lesson. 0:17
• —Phelps expressed his excitement to help players gain confidence and feel safe in the water, providing them with a valuable new skill. 2:31
• —He commended the players for their vulnerability in learning to swim, emphasizing that their actions could inspire and positively impact others. 3:11
• —The event extended its reach by inviting children from the Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore to learn alongside the professional athletes. 3:26
• —Phelps underscored the critical importance of learning to swim, noting that drowning is the second-highest cause of death for children under 14, a statistic his foundation actively works to change. 3:37
• —During the session, players shared their initial fears and challenges, such as being afraid to put their face in the water. 3:47
• —To support Phelps's ongoing efforts in water safety, the Baltimore Ravens organization donated $100,000 to the Michael Phelps Foundation. 4:29