Michael Phelps retired back in 2016, after winning a record 28 medals. He is the most decorated swimmer of all time with 23 Gold medals. The athlete has set such a high standard that nobody has been able to touch it to date.

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Michael Phelps is enjoying some family time these days. The swimmer took to his Instagram to share some shots of pool time with his wife and 3 sons.

Some family time for Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps married Nicole Johnson in 2016. Notably, the couple dated on and off for nine years before getting engaged in 2015. Nicole Johnson is a former Miss California. Finally, the couple got married after the Rio 2016 Olympics, which was Phelps’ last. The couple has three beautiful kids together, namely Boomer Phelps, Beckett Richard Phelps, and Maverick Nicolas Phelps.

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Michael took to his Instagram to share some pictures of their family time. In the first picture itself, Michael is seen sliding down a water slide. Nicole and the kids followed close behind.

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“Sliding into the new week!” posted the swimming legend, using the #phelpsfam.

It looked like the family had some quality time at the pool. Previously, Michael shared a picture of the entire family at what looked like a beach.

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Phelps also had the chance to swim in a 33-meter long pool, which was a first for the swimmer. He shared this on his Instagram, revealing that he loved the new experience.

Why is Michael’s first son named Boomer?

When Michael Phelps first introduced his son Boomer, it was his name that caught everyone’s attention. Boomer is certainly a very unique name. Notably, his full name is Boomer Robert Phelps.

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Phelps revealed that he wanted “something different and cool” for his son. But more importantly, the name pays tribute to Michael’s longtime coach Bob Bowman, who was with him since 11 years old. In addition, the middle name is a tribute to Michael’s grandmother, Roberta.

Michael’s family is a huge part of his life and he often takes to social media to share adorable moments with them. He always makes sure they are his first priority. The beautiful family of 5 resides in Phoenix, Arizona

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