“Every Time She Golfs, She Ends Up Getting Pregnant”: Michael Phelps Shared a Comical Fact About Wife Nicole Johnson in 2019

The legendary swimmer, Michael Phelps, is famous for the inconceivable records that he has set in the sport of swimming. He won 28 Olympic medals in the span of 5 Olympics to set the record for the maximum number of medals won by an individual athlete.

Even after hitting rock bottom in 2014, he bounced back stronger than ever at the Rio Olympics. Phelps set an example in front of the whole world that a comeback is always possible. Notably, the Olympic legend frequently plays golf after his retirement, often with his wife after retirement. He keeps his fans updated about his post-retirement life through Instagram.

Michael Phelps speaks about his wife playing golf

The Olympic Gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelps, revealed his love for golf in multiple interviews. He spoke about how he enjoys playing golf with his wife. It helps them bond well as well as maintains a competitive spirit. In an interview, Michael revealed a funny incident related to his wife, Nicole, playing golf.

In an interview with Baltimore Sun, he spoke about his wife being a golfer. He funnily said, “Every time she golfs, she ends up getting pregnant. It’s kind of comical. She starts getting into a groove, and we end up getting pregnant. “

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Nicole is also as competitive as Phelps. She spoke about beating Phelps in golf. Furthermore, adding to the comical incident Nicole said,” I think what happens is I start getting good and talk about beating you and then this happens.” Nicole played a game of golf even when she was pregnant, said Michael.

Michael and Nicole’s relationship

Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson’s relationship seems like a match made in heaven. However, they faced a lot of hardships in their relationship. They met each other for the first time at the ESPY awards in 2007.

Nicole worked as an athletic guard at the event. The organizing committee assigned her to Michael. However, she was not happy with the fact that they assigned her to Michael. Nicole wanted to be assigned to a Formula One driver.

The couple started dating after meeting on some occasions. However, trouble started to appear in their relationship, and they broke up in 2011. They had an on-and-off relationship before breaking up before the London Olympics. 

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However, they connected again in 2014 after Michael wrote Nicole a letter expressing his love for her. A couple of months later they announced their engagement in February 2015 and married in a private ceremony in June 2016.