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Swimming Superstar Michael Phelps Discusses His Childhood ADHD Diagnosis
Friday, December 12th, 2008

Olympic gold medalist and the newly-crowned Sports Illustrated “Sportsman of the Year” Michael Phelps discusses his childhood ADHD diagnosis and overmedicating children. He also describes the mental focus required to win multiple medals and the unique bond with his mother. Watch. (Originally aired: 12/11/2008)

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