"He's here": Olympic champ shares the name of her new baby boy
Reality TV personality Ryan Gallagher and Olympic swimmer Emily Seebohm have joyfully announced the birth of their first child together!
Seebohm and her fiancé, Ryan Gallagher, known for his appearance on Married At First Sight (MAFS), were thrilled to introduce Sampson Ryan Seebohm to the world with the heartwarming revelation to their friends, fans and family.
Following what Seebohm described as a "challenging" pregnancy, she expressed her desire for a distinctive yet not overly unconventional name for Sampson.
“Obviously we didn’t want something super crazy,” Seebohm said. “But we wanted something that was going to be unique."
Taking to Instagram, the four-time Olympian posted a simple message: "He's here."
Gallagher also shared his excitement on his Instagram account, saying, "The past 10 days have been the most incredible of my life. Sampson Ryan Seebohm has entered our lives, and we absolutely adore him; he's perfect."
The heartwarming news prompted an outpouring of well-wishes from friends and fans on social media.
Aussie swimming legend Libby Trickett extended her congratulations and wished for Seebohm's swift recovery and the baby's smooth adjustment to life outside the womb.
Aussie Olympian Georgia Bohl congratulated the new parents, adding that Aunty Gigi already loves little Sampson.
Swedish world champion Sarah Sjostrom chimed in with her own congratulations, and swimming great Giaan Rooney expressed her hope that the little one is happy in the outside world.
Even Sarah Roza from MAFS shared her excitement, describing Sampson as an "absolutely gorgeous baby boy."
Sampson's arrival is undoubtedly a relief for Seebohm, who openly discussed the challenges she faced during her pregnancy, humorously referring to herself as "Shrek" due to swollen feet at an event last month.
Seebohm and Gallagher's relationship became official in December, with rumours swirling after the Olympic champion was spotted wearing an engagement ring during a night out in Melbourne. The couple initially crossed paths on the Channel 10 reality show The Challenge Australia.
This new addition to their family marks an exciting chapter in their journey together.
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