Who Is Marcell Jacobs Wife? Everything to Know About Nicole Daza, the Wife of Italian Sprinter

Marcell Jacobs stunned the world when he crossed the finish line in 9.80 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics, securing his place in history as Italy’s fastest man. Where does he find his support and motivation? Well, the Texas native is married to a phenomenal woman who has been by his side through it all. He is a gold medal winner and a national hero for the rest of the world. In contrast, his spouse sees him as a man who has to play many roles beyond the track: from being a husband to becoming a father.

Their love story began in an unexpected setting, leading to a partnership filled with unwavering support and mutual ambition. From being the one who brought up a family to creating her empire, she is not just the wife of an Olympian; she is a powerhouse herself. But who is the lady behind Italy’s fastest man?

Who is the wife of Marcell Jacobs?

Born in Ecuador, Nicole Daza is a fashion influencer and social media personality. Daza is an entrepreneur of handmade bags herself. The business is named Nicole Daza Couture, and it sends a beautiful message. Her team consists exclusively of women. Her reasoning behind this? well, women just understand the product better. What does the Ecuador native have to say about her brand?

“With a team of only women and the support of my family, especially my sisters, I gave life to this project, which required several months of commitment. Today, finally, I can share with you what we have created. Thanks to those who believed in me.” Have you ever wondered how much her bag costs? All of her bags are one of a kind and entirely handmade, and they range in price from around $203 to $408.

Coming from such diverse backgrounds, how did the sprinter and the fashion designer meet anyway?

When did Marcell Jacobs and Nicole Daza meet?

The two had met at a nightclub in Milan back in 2018. They got married on 17 September 2022, in the region of northern Italy. Since then, they have had a lovely partnership wherein both are heavily supportive of each other’s respective endeavors. They have two children named Anthony and Megan. The couple constantly posts each other on social media, showing their unconditional love and support.

On New Year, Lamont Marcell Jocob posted a picture of him with his wife, with a beautiful caption. It reads, “The greatest gift you can receive from this New Year is to be able to live with the people you love in peace and serenity.” In fact, on the 2024 Christmas as well, they posted a collaborative carousel of four images: one family picture, of both and their son, and one of Daza with her son. It shows how well-connected a family they are. Their love story started in 2018, but the question arises: when did they meet?

Does Marcell Jacobs have a child from a previous relationship?

Marcell Jacobs has a son from a previous relationship from back when he was just nineteen. His name is Jeremy. During an interview, he admitted to not being a good father to him, “With Jeremy, who was born when I was only 19, I was not the best of fathers: I was immature, limited, the conflicts with his mother have pushed me away, but now I’m trying to make up for lost time.” He would also say that he is much more emotionally available to the children he shares with Nicole—a mark of experience and a changed man, no less.

Jacobs’ relationship with his estranged father is not good either. He was an American who came to Italy owing to his army posting. There, he met his mother, who he had a son with. But as soon as Jacobs was born, he left for Texas. Thus, he never had a tangible relationship with him. Despite trying to mend things in the future, his father did not show up to his wedding or reply to the invitation.

In spite of all this, he now has a supportive family with his wife and children who stand by his side in solidarity no matter what. They would be cheering for him as he hopes to emulate his Tokyo performance in Paris and win the gold medal again.