Australian Olympic swimming champion Cam McEvoy shares baby news, name revealed

Australian Olympic champion Cam McEvoy has shared some massive family news, much to the delight of the sports world.

Australian Olympic champion Cam McEvoy has announced the birth of his first child, much to the delight of the sporting world.

Sharing the wonderful news on Monday, the 31-year-old swimmer said Maddi gave birth to their son, Hartley, last week.

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“We walked into the hospital at 4pm, not knowing we were just hours away from meeting our son,” McEvoy said in a post on Instagram.

“Maddi was so calm that everyone in the room was shocked when they found out she was 8cm dilated. We had a well-thought-out birthing plan because of Maddi’s heart which basically involved as little pain as possible to keep her heart rate down.

“But Hartley seemed to have different plans. Before we knew it, he was earth side in our hands before 7pm.”

Cam McEvoy announced the birth of his first child. Image: Getty/Instagram

Maddi was born with a pulmonary valve defect which required four open-heart surgeries and she had a replacement pulmonary valve put in when she was still a teenager.

But McEvoy confirmed that the delivery went well and both mum and bub are well.

“Words do so little for how much we love this little guy already,” he posted. “Mum and baby are both doing exceptionally well.”

Cam McEvoy and Maddi welcomed their son into the world last week.

Hartley McEvoy is a healthy baby. Image: Instagram

The post was quickly flooded with well-wishes for the family from fellow Aussie champions.

 “He’s beautiful Cam! Congratulations to you both,” eight-time medallist Cate Campbell commented.

“What a beautiful boy, we will have the cutest fan club,” three-time champion Sarah Sjostrom said.

“He’s already a stud,” Australian swimming legend Grant Hackett said.

While McEvoy is in the middle of preparing for the World Championships later this month, he put his training on pause to be by his wife’s side for their big moment.

When he takes to the pool in Singapore he will set a new men’s record for most appearances by a member of the Australian team.

McEvoy will compete in the 50m freestyle – the event he won gold in at the Paris Olympics.

During the Australian Trials in June, McEvoy finished first in the final with a time of 21.30.

It remains the world-leading time this year and he will like his chances of claiming another gold later this month.

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