Here’s Why Attention at the Paris Olympics Is on Retired Michael Phelps: His Gray Beard, Handsome Son, & Elegant Wife
ArchiveFirst published August 6, 2024. It may not reflect later developments.
Olympic viewers are buzzing over retired swimming sensation Michael Phelps at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photos and videos of Michael, his wife Nicole, and their baby boy Nico have captured public attention. Sporting a gray-flecked beard and top knot, Michael shared an Instagram post with family photos, including one of Nico in a baby-sized red beret.
The post also featured Nicole in a pink USA tank top holding Nico in baby denim dungarees, standing before Paris 2024 Olympics banners. Another standout photo showed the family smiling in front of the Eiffel Tower. A humorous image of Nico with protective headphones at an event was captioned, “Baby’s first rave.”
Fans showered the family with praise online. Comments included, “Looks like his mom!! Adorable ❤️,” and “His wife is so beautiful and elegant.” Michael’s beard also sparked comments: “Michael Phelps with gray in his beard makes me feel older than I’ve ever felt before.”
Michael and Nicole have four sons. Michael shared his perspective on fatherhood: “It has been something that’s been special.” Despite challenges, he values being present for his sons. He also revealed their Great Dane, Onyx, is the family’s “girl.”
