Michael Phelps attends Pan Pacific Championships with sons Beckett and Maverick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Michael Phelps made a public appearance at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California, with his sons Beckett and Maverick, aged 8 and 6. Beckett expressed a strong interest in swimming, observing the competition between international teams from the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Japan. Phelps noted that the U.S. team is coached by Bob Bowman, a mentor and family friend. The family is exploring coaching options in Phoenix, considering Beckett's passion for the sport. Phelps emphasized his desire to support Beckett's interests without pushing him into competitive swimming.
- •Phelps attended the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California.
- •Beckett, 8, showed keen interest in swimming competitions.
- •The U.S. swimming team is coached by Bob Bowman.
- •Phelps is researching coaching options for Beckett in Phoenix.
- •Phelps emphasizes supporting Beckett's interests in swimming.
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Phelps returns poolside with his sons as 8-year-old Beckett eyes swimming
"Beckett, who's 8, and brother Maverick, who's 6, sat with their dad and mom Nicole watching two days of the international meet featuring the U.S., Australia, Canada and Japan. Beckett took a keen interest in the racing. The U.S. team is being overseen by Phelps' longtime coach, Bob Bowman, who is an unofficial grandfather to the boys.
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