No major news events have shaken the world of Olympic legend Michael Phelps this week, but his name made a surprise appearance on the Austin comedy stage.
During an episode of Kill Tony, comedian Ty Funny claimed a personal connection to the swimming icon. Leaning on his hometown roots, Ty Funny insisted, "Dead ass. I used to train with Michael Phelps. I'm from Baltimore." to the amusement of the panel.
While show host Tony Hinchcliffe and guests Brad Williams and Timmy No Brakes are famous for dissecting and roasting every claim made by bucket-pull contestants, the Baltimore connection was left to hang in the air as a bizarre boast. It is highly unlikely that the 23-time gold medalist will issue a press release confirming the partnership, but the shoutout proves that Michael Phelps remains the ultimate reference point for athletic excellence—even in the grittiest corners of live comedy.