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Egyptian Fencer Nada Hafez Competes In The Olympics While Seven Months Pregnant
Nada Hafez, the Egyptian fencer, displayed extraordinary determination by competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics while seven months pregnant. "What appears to you as two players on the podium, they were actually three!" she shared on Instagram. "It was me, my competitor, & my yet-to-come to our world, little baby!"
By Carmen Schober1 min read
Hafez's path to Paris was paved with significant achievements and challenges. She made her Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio Games and competed again in Tokyo 2020. By the time she reached Paris, she had transformed from a nervous newcomer into a seasoned competitor, ready to tackle the world's best fencers. Her background as a former gymnast also contributed to her athletic discipline.