“Why the Heck Were You Out”: Michael Phelps’ Wife Was Left in Rage, After His Teammates’ Infamous Act, in Rio During 2016 Olympics

Michael Phelps is synonymous with persistent effort, dedication, and hard work. Nicknamed the Baltimore bullet, Michael Phelps became a household name after winning eight medals at the Athens Olympics while he was just 19 years old. Throughout his career, which spanned 5 Olympic games, Michael became an inspiration for every athlete to strive to achieve their goals.

The legendary swimmer’s unbelievable comeback at the Rio Olympics always gave hope to people struggling and to those who were not sure whether they could make a comeback or not.

Michael married Nicole Johnson in 2016 in a private ceremony. Nicole has always been his biggest support during his tough times.

Nicole Johnson reacts to a terrifying incident from the Rio Olympics

The Rio Olympics was a very significant event for Michael Phelps. His fans were awaiting his comeback. On the other hand, Michael focussed on establishing an untouchable legacy. However, an incident with Ryan Lochte during the Olympic games caught the media’s attention. Ryan Lochte was allegedly robbed at the gas station at gunpoint along with his teammates. However, the authorities did not find any evidence of his claims.

Michael’s wife Nicole reacted to that situation in an interview with cosmopolitan. “My first gut reaction was, “Why in the heck were you out in Rio like this?” You’ve been given all the stats from staff … you do, or you don’t know better. Again, it’s sad,” she said, revealing her reaction to the situation.

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Furthermore, she revealed how her son, boomer’s popularity, had skyrocketed. Many fans had come to see them and clicked pictures as a memory. “The number of fans Michael and Boomer had, they’re very loving people. It’s a shame they’ve been painted in such a negative light because of what Ryan did”, said Nicole on how the situation affected them and projected them in a negative light.

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte’s relationship after the incident

The alleged robbery incident became a trending topic in the media. The news channels were running this news all day as it concerned the security of athletes at such a prestigious event as the Olympics. However, further investigation revealed that it was because of the vandalizing of a poster by Lochte. Moreover, the police did not find any evidence that sighted a robbery. After that incident, the media portrayed the United States swimming team in a negative light.

Ryan and Michael know each other since the Athens Olympics and were great compatriots. However, Ryan revealed this incident brought a little strain on their relationship. He confessed in an interview that Michael did not respond to his text messages after the incident, and there was no formal communication between the two teammates.

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