- Sports legend, 42, wowed his fans on Instagram
- Used a one-word message to reveal a milestone in his life
- Fanning and Randall are parents to son Xander, 3
Three-time world surfing champion Mick Fanning has delighted his fans with the news that he and partner Breeana Randall are expecting their second child.
The 42-year-old made the announcement on Wednesday with a very cheeky Instagram post when he showed his followers a photo of Randall showing off her baby bump in a blue bikini, simply accompanied by the word “Hi” with a baby chick and a yellow heart. emojis.
Sports stars and celebrities including AFL player Rory Sloane, Stephanie Gilmore and Amy Shark were among more than 10,000 people who liked the post.
Fanning and Randall are already parents to son Xander, three (pictured together)
The three-time world champion revealed the incredible news to his followers by showing them a photo of his partner's baby bump, accompanied by just one word: 'Hello'
The couple share son Xander, three, born in August 2020.
Fanning announced the arrival of their firstborn with an Instagram post written from his son's perspective.
“I am extremely strong, healthy and calm, all thanks to my beautiful Mama Breeana, a true superhero,” the caption read.
“Mom was so calm, relaxed and in the zone. Dada calls her his Zen Wonder Woman and is so impressed with how strong and amazing she is.
“Dada thought he could concentrate, but he has nothing on Mom. She rules. Dada loves you beyond words.”
That year, the surfing legend told 60 Minutes that the birth of his son had given him a new lease on life.
Fanning (pictured with Randall) completely changed his life when Xander came into the world three years ago
The surfing legend (pictured in action in 2018) previously opened up about hitting rock bottom in 2015 when he was attacked by a shark and lost his brother
“Just the love and care that you can give to a human being, it's wild, it's so mind-blowing,” he said.
And in February, he said he was dedicating 2023 to raising Xander.
“I've lived a very big life, but for me, family is number one now,” he said.
“Right now I'm really content and happy just being home and doing the dad thing.
“It's been incredible to watch Xander grow and relearn life through his eyes.”
Fanning previously opened up about “hitting rock bottom” in 2015 after escaping unscathed from a notorious shark attack during a match in South Africa, which left him with post-traumatic stress disorder.
“For me, 2015 was such a bad year,” he said.
“I went through a divorce, the shark incident and ultimately lost my brother. At the end I was just completely empty. I was done.'