By Jorge Hernandez
The Puerto Rican sprinter Jasmine Camacho-Quinnone of the greatest figures in Latin American athletics and double Olympic medalist, announced this Sunday that she is pregnant and expecting her first child.
The news was shared by the athlete on her social networks during the Mother’s Dayaccompanied by images with her husband, the American triple jumper Donald Scott.
“A big surprise, but the greatest blessing. Happy Mother’s Day to all!” he wrote Jasmine Camacho-Quinn on his official Instagram account.
The publication quickly generated thousands of reactions among fans, athletes and international sports figures, who congratulated the Puerto Rican on this new stage in her personal life.
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn and Donald Scott are expecting their first child
Until now, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn She has not revealed how many months pregnant she is nor has she given details about a possible pause in her competitive calendar.
The specialist in 100 meters hurdles maintains a solid international career and has just won the bronze medal in the Paris 2024 Olympic Gamesa competition in which he sought to defend the gold obtained in Tokyo.
The relationship between Camacho-Quinn and Donald Scott It became even more in the media after both announced their engagement in 2024 after the Olympic event in France.
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn’s Olympic legacy with Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rican athlete already occupies a prominent place in Puerto Rican sports thanks to her performances in the Olympic Games and international championships.
In Tokyo 2020, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn She won the gold medal in the 100 meters hurdles and became the second Puerto Rican athlete to win an Olympic title, after tennis player Mónica Puig.
Additionally, during the semifinals of that competition, he recorded a time of 12.26 seconds, setting an Olympic record and the best mark of his career at that time.
With the bronze medal obtained in Paris 2024the sprinter established herself as the only Puerto Rican athlete with two Olympic medals.
Athletics celebrates the news of Jasmine Camacho-Quinn
The pregnancy announcement Jasmine Camacho-Quinn It quickly became a trend among athletics followers and fans of Olympic sports.
The Puerto Rican is going through one of the most special moments of her life while keeping intact the international recognition that she has built thanks to her results on the track.
For now, the athlete has not confirmed when she will compete again, although her message made it clear that she is living this stage with enthusiasm and happiness alongside Donald Scott.
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