“So Grateful”: US Olympic Athlete Finally Celebrates Her Pregnancy After Having To Hide Her First One

The track and field community is beaming with joy over the imminent arrival of a new member. US Olympic fans prepare to celebrate Allyson Felix, the most decorated U.S. track athlete with 11 Olympic medals, as she openly embraces her second pregnancy. In contrast to concealing her first pregnancy, Felix now proudly displays her growing baby bump, marking a significant shift in her approach to motherhood.

Her recent update includes impactful words, adding depth to this joyous revelation. Take a look at the highlight and star update that has taken the internet by storm.

Allyson Felix’s “grateful” moment was captured

Recently, on 6th December 2023, the legend took to her handle and reposted a new story on her handle. The fans got to see her flaunting her baby bump in a stunning brown dress, with open hair, and a big smile on her face. Jonalyn Morris, an NCAA member as per her Instagram bio added a post of this moment and said, “Seeing you smile, glowing, and showing off that baby bump after all you went through and had to hide in your last pregnancy, brings me so much joy. I am so happy for you”. 

To this,  the star reposted and further added, “So grateful to have these moments and get to celebrate this pregnancy. Thank you for being by my side then and now.”

Felix mentions “Celebrate this pregnancy” and shares her happiness and anticipation for the baby boy. Apart from this, fans might wonder, what was the reason for Felix hiding the first pregnancy?

Struggle against pregnancy stigma in track and field

For many, pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, shared with loved ones. However, during the initial months of expecting her five-year-old daughter, professional track and field star Allyson Felix chose to train discreetly before sunrise.

“I was concealing my pregnancy and working out where nobody could see me,” says the five-time Olympian. This experience left her feeling isolated and lonely during a time that should have been celebrated.

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Sadly, Felix’s experience was common among female athletes in her sport at that time. Today, she observes a positive shift, with more mothers in track and field gaining recognition, partly influenced by Felix’s advocacy against gender inequality.

A few years back, “it was the culture of track and field,” she added. Women often hid pregnancies due to lack of support, contract pauses, or difficulties in securing new contracts. As she negotiated a contract renewal with Nike while cradling her newborn daughter, Felix realized she shouldn’t have to conceal her roles.

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