“Like the Rock”: Michael Phelps Desired Same Fate as Dwayne the Rock Johnson in His Fatherhood

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.

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.

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.

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.