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KELLEY CAHILL is the wife of the second highest paid athlete in the world, Jon Rahm.

But who is the golfer's wife and how did they meet?

 Jon and Kelley tied the knot in 2019
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Jon and Kelley tied the knot in 2019Credit: Splash News

Who is Kelley Cahill?

Born in February 1994, Kelley Cahill was raised by her mother Nancy and her father Rob.

She grew up in Lake Oswego, Oregon, alongside her brother Marty.

Kelley graduated from Arizona State University (ASU), where she represented the state in javelin competitions.

She was also on the track and field team where she competed in javelin.

How did Kelley Cahill meet Jon Rahm?

Jon began dating Kelley in 2016, when they were both students at Arizona State University.

In June 2018, Jon got down on one knee before he competed in the U.S. Open.

He later shared that he designed Kelley's ring himself.

"I designed the ring. She wanted to pick the diamond, but I knew what I wanted," he said.

He continued, "It's supposed to look like a crown and an engraving inside.

"I had a big part in it.

"It wasn't exactly what she wanted, but she loves it.

"It's a little more personal like that."

The world famous golfer married Kelley in the Spanish city of Bilbao at the end of 2019.

Since they got married, Jon has become the second highest paid athlete in the world.

How many children do they have?

 Jon and Kelley are expecting a third child
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Jon and Kelley are expecting a third childCredit: USA Today Sports

Jon had revealed he would not hesitate to walk out on the 2021 Masters if college sweetheart Kelley Cahill went into labour during the event.

Luckily for the pair, the baby arrived early and they welcomed their first son, Kepa.

A family of three soon became four as the couple welcomed another boy Eneko on August 5th 2022.

In March 2024, the couple announced their third pregnancy.

When is Jon Rahm competing in Paris 2024 Olympics?

He is facing off against golf legends Xander Schauffele and Team GB's Tommy Fleetwood in the golf final on August 04, 2024.

This is his Olympic debut, after missing out on the Tokyo 2020 Games because of a positive COVID test.

He and Xander have a slight points advantage over Tommy.

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