Michael Phelps is known for his competitive swimming spirit. A world-renowned Olympian, Phelps is one of the most versatile and decorated swimmers. He is the G.O.A.T. of swimming. Phelps’s illustrious swimming career makes him stand apart from his contemporaries.
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The 37-year-old loves spending quality time with his family. He is proud a father of three young boys. He loves to talk about his close relationship with his kids.
Michael Phelps Wanted To Have a Baby Girl
In one such interaction with The Daily Beast, Michael Phelps said how he is enjoying fatherhood. During the conversation, Daily Beast could not help but notice how the hulking athletes have a trio of girls.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 9: Gold medalist Michael Phelps of USA kisses his 3-month-old son Boomer Phelps following the medal ceremony for the men’s 200m butterfly on day 4 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 9, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
Could not help but laugh, Phelps enquired, “Like The Rock?” The ‘Flying Fish’ further added, “Oh my god, it’s so funny. I know, right? I thought we were going to have all girls, and I think we want a girl, and we’d love to have a girl. Now we’ve got the boys too to help protect [her].”
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Phelps then welcomed his second son. Hoping for a baby girl, he had no clue that he would eventually welcome his third son with his partner Nichole. With Boomer, Beckett, and Maverick, Phelps has one happy family. Just like Dwayne Johnson’s three girls, Phelps boys make his family complete.
One Man, Many Achievements
Phelps was only 15 years old when he got selected for the American Olympic swimming team. The young lad was disappointed to finish fifth in the 200-meter butterfly final. From returning empty hands in his debut Olympics to eventually winning 28 Olympic medals, Michael Phelps has undoubtedly come a long way.
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Swimming – Olympics: Day 8 An emotional Michael Phelps of the United States waves at the crowd after his final swim with the United States winning gold in the Men’s 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final during the swimming competition at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 13, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Born into a swimmer’s family, Phelps quickly followed in his sister’s footsteps. Taking his passion for swimming seriously, he soon joined the prestigious North Baltimore Aquatic Club with his family’s support.
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Michael has achieved many heights in an extensive career that ran for over two decades. His indomitable spirit remains an inspiration for many.