Published 18:08 IST, July 30th 2020

How did Michael Phelps meet his wife? Olympic legend tells story about Nicole Johnson

How did Michael Phelps meet his wife? The most decorated Olympian of all time met his wife, Nicole, in 2007 and the couple now has three sons together.

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Michael Phelps documentary has become  talk of town on social media, as most decorated Olympian of all time spoke about his mental health issues during his time as a professional swimmer. However, Phelps showered praise on his wife, Nicole Johnson Phelps, for helping him throughout his career despite ir on-and-off relationship for about eight years prior to ir engagement. Netizens were n curious to know, how did Michael Phelps meet his wife?

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How did Michael Phelps meet his wife? Olympic legend tells story

 ESPY Awards will always hold a special place for Michael Phelps, not only because he received multiple awards at events but it was where he met his wife, Nicole Johnson Phelps for first time. 23-time Olympic gold medalist spoke to USA Today and claimed that Nicole was working as an escort at ESPY awards in 2007 while she was working with ESPN. In 2017, Phelps and Johnson attended ESPY awards toger for first time to celebrate 10 years of knowing each or. 

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Phelps revealed that Nicole began conversing with him and told Olympic swimmer that she wanted 'something different'. Phelps responded to Nicole by saying "That's great. I really like that a lot". Nicole n told Phelps that "everything works out for a reason". Phelps mitted that despite his on-and-off relationship with Nicole, he informed his close friends that she was always one for him. 

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Who is Michael Phelps' wife Nicole Johnson Phelps?

Nicole Johnson Phelps is an American model who was Miss California in 2010. Johnson also competed in Miss USA pageant but was placed ninth. Nicole h been tipped as favourite to win title. 35-year-old model has a degree in Arts and Communication. Nicole and Johnson got engaged on February 21, 2015, and tied knot following year on June 13, 2016

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Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson kids

Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson Phelps have three sons toger. Michael and Nicole became parents for first time on May 5, 2016, when y welcomed Boomer Robert Phelps into world. couple n welcomed Beckett Richard Phelps, born on February 12, 2018, and Maverick Nicolas Phelps, born on September 9, 2019, into ir family.

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18:08 IST, July 30th 2020