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Michael Phelps has his own cheerleading squad. No one wasmore proud of the athlete becoming the first American maleswimmer to make five Olympic teams than his mom Debbie Phelps and fiancéeNicole Johnson.
The 31-year-old’s family, including his adorable, nearlytwo-month-old son Boomer, has been out in Omaha, Nebraska to show their support for Michaelas he qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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Speaking to NBC, Nicole admitted that leading up to thetrials had “been really exciting.” She added, “It's been absolutely incredible andto know we are sharing this with Boomer has been so fun."
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Since welcoming their son in May, themodel admitted that Michael has really taken to fatherhood. “[Michael] is over themoon in love with him. He is willing to change diapers and willing to jump inthere and do whatever he can to help out,” Nicole said. “I've never seen himsmile so big as he does now."
Photo: Instagram/@boomerrphelps/Getty Images
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Michael's mother also opened up about the pride she feelsfor her son, the most decorated Olympian (with 22 medals), now that he is a father. She said, “It's really fun to watch your son be a parent, and Boomerwatched the race last night. He slept before and ate before and he watched hisdaddy win that race."
Debbie continued, "I'm glad that they caught that on the camera. And theycaptured the moment of them leaning over with his fiancée and his son."
Photo: Instagram/@boomerrphelps
Boomer looked adorable after his dad made history clinchinghis fifth trip to the Olympics ahead of his 31st birthday. A celebratoryphoto posted to the baby’s personal Instagram account, which has over 18,000 followers, read: “Congrats to your 5th Olympic teamdad!!! I wore my "team daddy" outfit for you!! #teamdaddyHappybirthday!!!”
Photo: Instagram/@nicole.m.johnson
Meanwhile on her own account, Nicole posted a tender father-son momentbetween the Olympian and their baby. Attached to the photo of Michael sweetlykissing his son, the 30-year-old penned, “These 2 mean absolutely everything to me.”