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13 Heartwarming Photos Of Olympians Celebrating With Their Kids

13 Heartwarming Photos Of Olympians Celebrating With Their Kids
TOPSHOT - USA's Michael Phelps (L) kisses his son Boomer next to his partner Nicole Johnson (R) and mother Deborah (C) after he won the Men's 200m Butterfly Final during the swimming event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 9, 2016. / AFP / Martin BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)
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TOPSHOT - USA's Michael Phelps (L) kisses his son Boomer next to his partner Nicole Johnson (R) and mother Deborah (C) after he won the Men's 200m Butterfly Final during the swimming event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 9, 2016. / AFP / Martin BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)

Sometimes the biggest sports fans come in the smallest packages. That’s certainly true for the children of Olympic athletes.

Whether or not they earned the coveted gold medal, these Olympians had a lot to celebrate after competing in Rio this year. And they made sure to savor the moment with their most dedicated fans.

Keep scrolling for some heartwarming photos of Olympic athletes celebrating with their kids.

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