Ringling College Library Association brings Michael Phelps to Sarasota
The Olympic athlete spoke to his journey during a Town Hall lecture series event on Feb. 6.
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Harry Sayer
| 9:49 a.m. February 7, 2023
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Michael Phelps had a message for those in the audience at the latest Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture — that it's OK to not be OK.Â
The Olympic athlete headlined the latest in the lecture series with a pair of speaking events on Feb. 6.Â
Hundreds of guests met at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to hear from the renowned figure, who spoke with swimmer and fellow Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines about his career and his own battles with mental health challenges.
Rowdy Gaines speaks with Michael Phelps.
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Ringling College Library Association Executive Director Lauren Kurnov opens the program.
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Tidewell Foundation Executive Director Delesa Morris is welcomed to the stage.
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Executive Director Delesa Morris addresses the crowd.
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Michael Phelps tells his story.
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Michael Phelps tells his story.
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Rowdy Gaines speaks with Michael Phelps.
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Chris Cremer and Lisa Beckstein
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Lora Wey and Lauren Levine
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Jim and Marla Doss
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David Shule and Leah Morris
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Jay and Linda Riley with Mischa Kirby and Shelby Connery
