The 7 Most Ridiculous Athlete Diets (PHOTOS)

Many athletes devote themselves to strict diets, but some are more peculiar than others. From candy to Mountain Dew to McDonald's, we've compiled the strangest of the strange.

Michael Phelps: 12,000 Calorie Extravaganza

During the 2008 Olympics, it was reported that Phelps consumed 4,000 calories at each meal. The gold medalist's daily regimen included multiple fried-egg sandwiches, a five-egg omelet, French toast, pancakes, pasta and pizza.

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