“Michael Phelps is a first-time father.
“The 18-time Olympic gold medalist and fiancee Nicole Johnson welcomed Boomer Robert Phelps on Thursday night in Arizona, where Phelps has been training in preparation for the Rio Olympics.
“Phelps’ longtime coach, Bob Bowman, confirmed that the baby’s middle name is in his honor, calling it “a big surprise” in a text to The Associated Press.
“Phelps had been training at high altitude in Colorado and left the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to return to Johnson’s side.
“Last month at a meet in Mesa, Arizona, Phelps said the couple had already selected the baby’s name, although he didn’t reveal it then.”
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