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Michael Phelps’ Son Had His First Grade Swimming Exhibition, Hilarious Result

Author Jeff Kurkjian
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 11: Gold medalist Michael Phelps of the United States celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 200m Individual Medley Final on Day 6 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 11, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time and now his son, only in the first grade, is getting into the family business of swimming. Naturally, we all curious if one of his four kids will become and olympian one day and representing the United States just like his father did for so many years.

Michael Phelps
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 09: Michael Phelps of the United States celebrates winning gold in the Men’s 200m Butterfly Final on Day 4 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Michael Phelps Tells Us On The Tonight Show

Phelps joined The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about his son’s very first race. Fallon encouraged Phelps to tell the story and be comfortable saying that his son “destroyed” the competition. Watch the video here.

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MichaelPhelps' son destroyed everyone at his first swimming race! #FallonTonight. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon · Original audio

2024 Paris Olympics Surprise!

Did you see the incredible gender reveal that happened at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Check out the video here! Big shoutout to the United States athletes representing our amazing country this year in France.

Jeff Kurkjian is the morning show co-host on "The Andie Summers Show" on 92.5 XTU, Philly's Country Station. He's the nationally syndicated show host of "Jeff Kurkjian's Country Beat." As a content creator for 92.5 XTU he shares his perspective of being a dad, husband, country music and sports, specifically baseball.

GALLERY: Snoop, Pharrell Carry Olympic Torch, as 2024 Games Begin in Paris

The 2024 Olympic Games are now underway in Paris, but not without a little Olympic Torch help from two famous American artists: Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams. (See photos below.)

As part of the traditional Olympic Torch relay, Snoop and Pharrell played significant roles in the final legs of the flame’s journey Friday night in Paris.

Snoop danced and celebrated with fans during his phase of the relay, enjoying the moment with huge smiles along Seine-Saint-Denis in France. “Did something today,” Snoop said in a social media post, showing off his smile with the torch.

Pharrell got an even bigger role, as he was the final torch-bearer before the flame started its final journey up the River Seine. Photos show the “Happy” singer placing the torch into a case, before a masked man took it on its final legs.

The torch relay culminated with a dramatic finish that looked like it was going to end at the Eiffel Tower, but saw the torch go back onto the Seine, where famous world athletes Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Carl Lewis, and Nadia Comaneci brought it toward the finish.

The Olympic Torch Relay Journey

Snoop and Pharrell were part of a group of hundreds who have brought the Olympic Flame from Athens, Greece to Paris. According to Olympic officials, the journey began on May 8 and wound through over 400 towns and cities.

Snoop said in a recent interview with PBS that he was looking forward to his Olympic Torch moment.

“I look at this as a prestigious honor and something I truly respect. I would have never dreamed of nothing like this,” he said. “I’m going to be on my best behavior. I’m going to be on my best athleticism. I’ll be able to breathe slow to walk fast and hold the torch with a smile on my face, because I realize how prestigious this event is.”

The 2024 Olympic Games actually began Wednesday, with soccer and rugby matches, but the Opening Ceremonies were held in the rain on Friday evening in Paris. U.S. audiences could watch the ceremonies live, or on a rebroadcast on NBC Friday night.

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