Nada Hafez recently competed in the 2024 Olympics while being seven months pregnant and we are all losing our minds over the amazing achievement.
Hafez, who is a star fencer, took to social media to reveal that she is approximately two months away from giving birth to her first child when she competed during Monday's competition at the Olympic Games in Paris.
The 26-year-old fencer from Cairo upset Elizabeth Tartakovsky of the United States, a former NCAA champion, before losing to Jeon Hayoung of South Korea.
She opened up about "carrying a little Olympian one" hours after she had reached the round of 16 in the women's saber event.
"My baby & I had our fair share of challenges, be it both physical & emotional,” Hafez wrote in am emotional post. “The rollercoaster of pregnancy is tough on its own, but having to fight to keep the balance of life & sports was nothing short of strenuous, however worth it. I'm writing this post to say that pride fills my being for securing my place in the round of 16!
"I’m lucky to have shared the trust of my husband @ibrahimihab11 and that of my family to be able to come this far," she continued before adding: "This specific Olympics was different; Three times *Olympian* but this time carrying a little Olympian one!"
Have a look at the post below:Naturally, fans were invested in her heartwarming story.
"What a story to tell for your baby," wrote one user, while another added: "Balancing between pregnancy and pursuing your passion is never easy, so you should be super proud of yourself regardless of the outcome. You’re setting such a good example for this little champ!"
A third chimed in, writing: "You are such a bada** mama to be! Alf Mabrouk habibti! You’ve made Egypt, and all of us SO proud!"
And this user even threw a cheeky, little joke in there, writing: "Just amazing today !!!! But is it not cheating to fence 2 against 1 ?" with a winky-face emoji.
Hafez is a three-time Olympian who won gold medals in the individual and team saber events at the 2019 African Games.
Apart from being a star fencer, Hafez is also a former gymnast and has a degree in medicine.
She's truly the definition of a bada**!
We wish her luck in the next round of the competition where she will be competing against 15 other women in hopes of claiming the gold for her country.