Michael And Nicole Phelps Welcome Second Child

Rodgers Forge native Michael Phelps announced to the world that he and wife, Nicole, welcomed their second child. Beckett Richard Phelps was born on Monday, Feb. 12.

"I truly do feel like the happiest man in the world," Michael Phelps posted on Instagram on Tuesday, Feb. 13. "Being able to build our family to now 4 (6 with doggies) is so incredible!"

Beckett Richard Phelps is a year and a half younger than his big brother, Boomer.

The couple's first-born already wants to take charge.

See what popped up on Boomer's Instagram page Tuesday evening:

Boomer Robert Phelps was born on Cinco de Mayo 2016. That was a whirlwind year for his dad, who won five gold medals at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, bringing his medal count to 23 gold and 28 overall; that year, Michael Phelps also married Nicole Johnson in two weddings.

The experience of being a father, Michael Phelps said, made an indelible impression.

"Being able to go through this process for the first time is something that I'll remember forever," Phelps told USA Today when Boomer Phelps was born.

Michael Phelps retired after the 2016 Olympics and said his plans were to dedicate himself to family and travel. With 23 gold medals and 28 overall, the swimmer is the most decorated Olympian of all time.

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Michael Phelps and wife Nicole Johnson attend the 2017 USA Swimming Golden Goggle Awards at J.W. Marriott at L.A. Live on November 19, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian)