One all-time athlete paid tribute to another recently, as Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark revealed her phone screensaver is of swimming legend Michael Phelps.
During a “get to know you” video posted by Iowa, Clark revealed that her phone screensaver is a photo of Phelps swimming in the Olympics in 2016.
In particular, it’s the moment where fellow swimmer Chad le Clos got caught looking at Phelps as the latter was about to win the gold medal.
Once Phelps saw that he was Clark’s screensaver, he shared on social media that he was honored to be represented in such a way. “This is so cool!” Phelps shared on Wednesday as he tagged Clark in the post.
How cool indeed, as two sports legends collide in a really neat encounter.
Honored!!! This is so cool! 😎 @CaitlinClark22 https://t.co/NmyRmXodls
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) April 3, 2024
