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The American former competitive swimmer Michael Phelps is the ultimate legend of swimming sport. When Phelps retired from swimming after Rio Olympics, he revealed his mental struggles. The most decorated Olympian of all time also told about how mental illness always stood as an obstacle to his career. Nevertheless, with dedication and passion, swimming became Phelps’s legacy. Michael Phelps also shared his thoughts on Simone Biles, stating how athletes struggle with mental illness.

A few days ago, the athlete shared his day out pictures in the water with his family. Phelps was captured enjoying his quality time in a pool with his children and wife, Nicole Michele. He seemed in complete delight and away from his psychological struggle. And now, on late 11th July, Phelps posted a picture with his three sons enjoying the peaceful weather in a coastal area.

Phelps fancies the pleasing coast with his kin

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Michael Phelps is known to be a family man, and he often takes out his time to be with his family and friends. Even during his professional swimming career, he has often captured outings on hill stations, chilling at home with loved ones, or going on a picnic. The swimming champion recently took to Instagram and shared his picture, where all three of his boys were standing with Phelps on a balcony of some resort. Phelps wrote, “Me n my tres tiburoncitos,” which means me and my three sharks in Spanish. The post also shows the beautiful coastal area around it.

 

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Phelps’s fans thought he made a surfing reference by calling his sons ‘sharks’ for being big and strong as their father. Phelps now keeps his fans updated on social media about his outings and little trips with his loved ones. This post gained huge heartfelt reactions for the retired Olympian’s fine physique and vibing with his boys. 

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Netizens were profound after seeing the 3 tiburoncitos

Phelps adored the calm blue sea under the dark sky in the fascinating weather, and this could not get any better. The post received more than 18k likes, and fans across the world loved this family picture of the Olympian. A user wrote, “The biggest backbone on this planet.” A fan commented on Phelps’s Spanish caption, and said, “El tiburón de Baltimore y sus tiburoncitos!”,(The Baltimore shark and his little sharks!). His sister, Hilary Phelps, also commented by saying, “So cute.” Another user wrote, “The 4 Musketeers!” The post received much love from across the globe; a Michael Phelps fan wrote, “Great White Tiburoncitos Superman!” Coach Bowman also commented with some blue hearts on the post.

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Michael Phelps, the all-time best swimming athlete, seems in better condition now, enjoying time with his family. His Instagram post made the fans overwhelmed to see Phelps enjoying himself peacefully with his sons.

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