The most decorated Olympian Michael Phelps secretly got married to his longtime girlfriend, Nicole Johnson in June 2016, two months before the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.
Phelps got engaged to the former Miss California USA in 2015 and they both have a son together.
According to TMZ who have obtained their marriage record, the couple has been married since June 13. The ceremony went down in Paradise Valley, AZ, where they just moved to, and was officiated by Peter Carlisle, Michael’s agent and longtime friend.
‘Such a memorable night with my lil fambam, boomer obviously didn’t want to hold still,’ Nicole shared on Instagram on their supposed wedding day.
Phelps got engaged to the former Miss California USA in 2015 and they both have a son together. The newborn was welcomed in May 2016, just a month to their wedding.
Rio 2016 Olympics was the last tournament for Phelps, who announced his retirement (again, having first retired after the 2012 Olympics but returned in 2014) after winning five gold and one silver at this year’s games, taking his total Olympics medal haul to 28, with 23 of them gold.
‘Done, done, done — and this time I mean it, I wanted to come back and finish my career how I wanted and this was the cherry on top of the cake,’ the athlete told Today
‘Between now and London, I was so much more emotional during these Games, I think that showed at times on camera, that’s the difference. Because I knew this was the last time. I knew this was the last race that I ever had, the last Olympics that I ever had. And everything just really hit hard.’
Phelps made his Olympic Games debut in 2000 at the age of 15, becoming the youngest male to make a U.S. Olympic swim team in 68 years.
U.S. swimmer emerged as the first ever male American to compete at his fifth Games at this year’s tournament.
Nigerian track star Tobi Amusan, who holds the world record in the 100-metre hurdles, recently competed at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational. After the competition, she spoke about her admiration for Jamaica, the home country of her coach.
Tobi Amusan’s performance was a major highlight of the event.
Even with a less-than-perfect start, she managed to pull ahead and win the women’s 100-metre hurdles in a world-leading time of 12.40 seconds. This impressive feat even surpassed the reigning world champion, Danielle Williams, who is from Jamaica.
Tobi Amusan with a massive win in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2024 Jamaica Athletics Invitational.
She finished with a time of 12.40s (World Lead) to become the fastest woman in the world this year over the 100 meters Hurdles.
Interestingly, Amusan’s victory suggests she might be nearing the top form she displayed when she set the world record two years ago.
“We have work to do and looking at the way I executed today, it could be better but I’m just thankful,” said Amusan in a post-race interview with Sportsmaxtv.
Reporters were curious if Amusan’s win felt like a comeback after her disqualification for a false start at the Suzhou Diamond League.
The former world champion downplayed the idea of needing redemption. Instead, she explained that the disqualification was simply another learning experience that would help her improve.
“I won’t call it a redemption, there’s always a lesson from every race, you don’t want to lose. It’s just was like a confidence booster for me. I didn’t get points, I didn’t get the time, and I didn’t get the win but knowing that I crossed the finish line first, mentally I knew that I was in my space.”
Tobi Amusan added to her praise for Jamaica, mentioning that she’s ready to have a Jamaican passport.
“This is home. My coach is Jamaican, my coach’s husband, my friend, Danielle is Jamaican, give me my passport.”
Tobi Amusan isn’t slowing down! Her next challenge is the Atalanta City Games on May 18th. This anticipated race will see her go head-to-head with another track legend, Keni Harrison. Keni Harrison is the former world record holder in the 100-metre hurdles.
Chelsea is reportedly interested in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. The football team is flying high, and a big reason for that is their young attacker, Cole Palmer. The 21-year-old former Manchester City player just put in another impressive performance.
He scored his 22nd goal of the Premier League season in a 1-2 win over Brighton. He’s also chipped in with 10 assists, a number that could be even higher if his teammates finished their chances more consistently.
The biggest culprit here seems to be Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson. While he’s had a decent first season with 14 league goals (17 in all competitions), his finishing has been a weakness. Jackson has missed a whopping 24 big chances this season, the third-worst mark in the league. Only Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland have been more wasteful.
This lack of a reliable scorer might be why Chelsea is reportedly interested in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian striker has announced he’ll be leaving Napoli at the end of the season. Both Chelsea and PSG are in the running for his signature.
PSG needs a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who’s leaving after seven seasons. Chelsea, on the other hand, wants a proven goal scorer who can guarantee at least 20 goals a season. The pressure has been on Cole Palmer to carry the goal-scoring load, even leading fans to call Chelsea “Cole Palmer FC.”
Napoli is asking a hefty price for Osimhen, likely exceeding £100 million. However, big-spending Chelsea, who’ve splashed over £1 billion since Todd Boehley took over, can likely afford it.
If Chelsea manages to land Victor Osimhen, the league’s leading scorer from last season with 26 goals, Stamford Bridge could be in for a treat. A partnership between Osimhen and Palmer could be a nightmare for defenders and help Chelsea challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title and return to European glory. But will they be able to pull it off? Only time will tell.
Get ready for a new docuseries from Netflix called “Sprint”! This show dives headfirst into the lives of the world’s fastest humans, Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson. They are the elite sprinters who dedicate their lives to pushing the limits of speed.
Season 1 premieres in July, just in time to fuel your excitement for the Paris Olympics. It features exclusive behind-the-scenes access to world champions, Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson, both reigning champions in the 100 metres. You’ll see their intense training, pre-race nerves, and the raw emotions of victory and defeat during the 2023 World Championships in Budapest.
But “Sprint” isn’t just about these two superstars.
Season 1 also spotlights the incredible Shericka Jackson, the current queen of the 200-metre dash. This is just a glimpse of the phenomenal athletes viewers can expect to see.
Here’s the exciting part: Season 2 takes things a step further thanks to a partnership between Netflix and the International Olympic Committee. This allows the cameras to follow these top sprinters not just in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics but also at the Games themselves! Imagine the electrifying drama of witnessing these athletes battle it out on the world’s biggest stage.
And the talent pool is truly global! “Sprint” promises to showcase not just American runners, but also stars from Jamaica, the UK, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Italy.
With this diverse group of athletes, viewers can expect to be inspired by stories of dedication, perseverance, and the pursuit of ultimate speed from all corners of the world.
Mark your calendars for “Sprint” on Netflix. This docuseries promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable journey into the world of elite sprinting.