Congratulations! Grant Hackett and wife Sharlene welcome their second child – and her name is a nod to the swimming legend’s career
Australian swimming legend Grant Hackett has welcomed his second child with wife Sharlene.
He announced the joyful news via Instagram on Sunday, uploading two photos of his newborn daughter along with a caption revealing her name, Olympia.
Our little angel. Olympia Grace Hackett (Oly) was born on August 4, 2023 at 1:43 PM weighing 3,555 kg,” he wrote.
Olympia appears to be a nod to Grant’s legacy as an Olympic swimmer.
“Mum and Dad are very proud (if a little tired) and her big brother, Edward, thinks it’s pretty cool too. #babygirl #beautifuldaughter #newchapter,” he added.
Australian swimming legend Grant Hackett, 43, (pictured with newborn daughter and son Edward, four) has welcomed his second child with wife Sharlene
He announced the joyous news via Instagram on Sunday, uploading two photos of his newborn daughter along with a caption revealing her name, Olympia (pictured).
Olympia is the sister of Edward, four, and half-sister to twins Jagger and Charlize, 15, from Grant’s first marriage to singer Candice Alley.
Grant and Sharlene announced they were expecting their second child in January, writing on Instagram, “Baby girl due in August. I can not wait to meet you. We are so looking forward to it.’
The gold medalist lives with his family in Brighton, an upscale Melbourne suburb, having moved from his native Gold Coast last year.
Grant and Sharlene announced they were expecting their second child in January, writing on Instagram, “Baby girl due in August. I can not wait to meet you. We are so looking forward to it.’ Pictured with their son
Grant and Sharlene surprised fans when they announced they tied the knot in a secret, intimate ceremony in Melbourne in December 2020.
In a gushing tribute to his bride, Grant said he couldn’t wait any longer to get married — even though the pandemic meant the wedding was smaller than the couple had hoped.
He wrote at length, “I feel so blessed to be able to call you my beautiful wife @sharhackett. With a year full of uncertainty it was such a perfect way to end 2020.
The gold medal winner lives with his family in Brighton, an upmarket Melbourne suburb, having moved from his native Gold Coast last year
“With COVID-19 continuing to delay our marriage and the ability to properly plan our wedding, with all our friends and family in one location, both locally and from abroad, Sharlene and I just wanted to say, ‘I want!’
The former athlete paid tribute to the couple’s son, Edward Anthony Hackett.
“Thank you to Jagger Hackett for being the most wonderful ring bearer and witness,” Grant wrote.
Grant and Sharlene announced their engagement in October 2019
Grant and Sharlene announced their engagement in October 2019.
In July 2019, Grant announced in an interview that he and his then-girlfriend were expecting a baby The Sunday Telegraph.
“I felt I was going to be 40 and I wanted another chance as a father,” he said.
“I knew I wanted more children, but only with a committed person who would become a life partner.”
Grant and Sharlene welcomed their baby boy Edward Anthony Hackett in January 2020.
Sharlene met Grant on the Gold Coast in 2015 and started dating in August 2018.
The athlete described his relationship with Sharlene as “incredible” and said the dessert chef is a good influence on him.
The couple married in a secret ceremony in Melbourne last year. And on Monday, the former swimmer and vegan chef celebrated their first wedding anniversary and shared a rare wedding photo on Instagram. Pictured with their son