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“My Best Friend”: Swimming GOAT Michael Phelps Shares a Cute Valentine’s Day Message Weeks After Welcoming 4th Child

Published 02/14/2024, 11:17 PM EST

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Just because Michael Phelps has retired from his professional swimming career, doesn’t mean that his life is any less exciting right now. Days ago, the Phelps household welcomed its fourth child, and the fans went berserk with speculations about the festivities that would follow. Celebrities around the world also joined hands to wish the Baltimore Bullet and his wife all the best, but Phelps’ message to his partner-in-crime had to be something truly special.

Now, as the couple settles into the recently expanded family, the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time took a moment to announce his firm stand beside his wife. With people around the world celebrating Valentine’s Day with their loved ones, Phelps also had to share a cute message for his life partner.

Phelps couple share their candid moment of love

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In his recent Instagram post, Michael Phelps unveiled a picture of himself and Nichole Johnson in a candid fashion as they shared a cute moment together. As Johnson planted a fond peck on her husband’s cheek, Michael wrote in his post, “Happy Valentine’s Day“. While fans can’t overlook the swooning facial expression of the Olympic legend, Phelps had to remind everyone how he’s still heads-over-heels with Johnson after so many years together.

 

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“…my best friend and mom to our 4 boys“, wrote Michael in the social media post tagging his wife’s Instagram account, proclaiming their love for the world to witness once again. With the world’s most iconic athletes, including Lindsey Vonn, finding glee in the fact that Phelps can now have his own relay team, it looks like the 28-time Olympic medalist is making sure his wife continues to feel as precious as ever.

Days ago, Phelps had also shared another heartwarming picture of his four boys as the three older brothers cuddled with their youngest sibling, marveling at the cuteness of the newborn. While Michael continues to show the world how strong their family bond is, they aren’t the only ones who are high on his list of important people.

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Michael Phelps pays tribute to his mentor

Phelps recently once again made the headlines as he topped the World Aquatic Champs Chart. Despite retiring years ago, it seems that Michael’s exploits continue to remain dominant in the swimming community, and for the right reasons. After being bestowed with the latest honor, Phelps took to social media to express his gratitude to his coach, the legendary Bob Bowman.

Read more: As Michael Phelps Tops World Aquatics Champs Chart, the Olympian Expresses Gratitude to Special Person

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In his Instagram story, Michael mentioned the fun they had together as a team and how it helped him to achieve the legendary status he’s placed. Now, as the Phelps family gears up to bring up another kind of human being, it waits to be seen if the newborn Nico follows in his father’s footsteps in the years to come.

Watch this story: Rare Image Shows Swimming Legend Michael Phelps’ Real Father

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Diptarko Paul is a senior Olympic Sports Correspondent at EssentiallySports. This state-level swimmer decided to dive deep into the world of Olympics. From writing various aspects of swimming to diving deep in the world of NCAA division 1 Volleyball, Diptarko covers it all.
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