Michael Phelps welcomes 4th child with wife Nicole Johnson as Olympian reveals new baby’s name in sweet first photo
MICHAEL Phelps has welcomed his fourth son, sharing the news alongside an adorable first photo on Monday.
The 38-year-old athlete and his wife announced that they have welcomed their new baby boy into the world.
Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson welcome their baby boy, Nico Michael Phelps on January 16Instagram/m_phelps00
The two announced the news in a joint Instagram post on Monday, sharing a beautiful photo of the couple admiring the baby.
A shirtless Phelps held his baby boy while resting his head on his wife as she smiled at their new bundle of joy.
Phelps wore his hair up in a bun with a chain around his neck while Johnson opted for a blue button-down shirt.
Nico Michael Phelps was born on January 16, according to the caption.
“We’re so blessed to be given a 4th child. We’re now a family of 6!” the Olympian exclaimed.
Many fans took to the comments to share their excitement over the news.
“A whole relay team! Congrats!” one fan wrote.
“Bro gonna watch his sons win gold in all the relays,” another fan added.
“Congratulations!!!!” NFL star, JJ Watt wrote.
The duo are also parents to sons Boomer, 7, Beckett, 5, and Maverick, 4.
Johnson revealed to the public that the couple was expecting baby number four in an anniversary post on October 30, 2023.
“A memory from Oct 29 over the last 7 years with you @m_phelps00 (I couldn’t find 2019s pic) Happy Anniversary to my best friend, hubby and partner thru life. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better!
For those that are wondering… yes! we’re expecting our 4th Phelps in 2024,” she wrote in the caption.
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