Phelps mourned the death of his club's treasurer

Michael Phelps revealed the heartbreak he felt after the death of Jim Lears, a key figure at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club. Phelps, who trained at NBAC, shared his grief over the loss of Lears, the club's treasurer, who handled finances for Phelps and his coach, Bob Bowman. Phelps was deeply affected by Lears' passing at age 55. The swimmer, who turned 40 on June 30, 2025, reflected on the difficult day in his memoir. His coach, Bowman, recently wrote a heartfelt note celebrating Phelps' career.