( CNN ) Record-setting Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is taking the plunge . The gold medalist is engaged to girlfriend Nicole Johnson , according to their verified social media accounts . The couple announced the news early Sunday morning on their Twitter and Instagram accounts . `` She said yes , '' Phelps captioned a picture of him and Johnson cuddling in the snow .
`` She said yes , '' he captions a picture of himself with girlfriend Nicole Johnson . The couple have been together for two years and are expecting their first child in the fall.