Just 17 months after giving birth, Elle Purrier St. Pierre broke the U.S. women’s 5k record at the Olympic Trials, securing her a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Many women choose abortion because they do not want to jeopardize their careers or have the challenge of juggling a child and work. However, this brave mom chose Life, finding out she was pregnant just two months before her world championship race.
During the height of her pregnancy symptoms, Elle brought home a bronze medal in the 1500-meter race at the 2022 World Outdoor Championships.
St. Pierre told People Magazine, “It was something that I thought about a lot and hoped for and wished for, and the timing is never right. It’s never perfect, but it’s going to be tough no matter what. Your life is busy and if you have a career, you’re busy and you’re driven and you’re doing big things. But this was something that Jamie and I always wanted and I think that it’s really worked out well.”
Elle Purrier St. Pierre’s story challenges the outdated belief that female athletes must wait until their prime career years are over to start a family. She returned stronger than ever after pregnancy, breaking American records and winning world championships.
Earlier this year, just two days after her son Ivan’s first birthday, she claimed gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, setting new American and championship records in the 3,000-meter run.
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“Seeing Ivan after a race is the most rewarding feeling. He’s been there every step of the way with me since he was born,” she told New Balance following the event.
Holding up her trophy, she added, “This one’s for the moms!”
On Tuesday, August 6, Elle Purrier St. Pierre will compete in the 1500-meter event at the Paris Olympics. She is predicted to secure a top-three finish, making her the second American in history to medal in the 1500-meter Olympic race.
St. Pierre’s words in Harper’s Bazaar resonate deeply: “I used to think I ran because of my competitive nature, but now I’m like, no, I’m just totally addicted to running. I just love it.” She added, “But also now that I’m a mom, I run a lot for Ivan, and I can’t wait to someday be able to show him pictures of when he was traveling with me in my belly. My little racer.”
Elle’s story is not just about breaking records; it’s about breaking barriers. It’s about showing the world that being a mother can fuel your dreams rather than hinder them. Let her journey inspire us all to support and celebrate the incredible strength of mothers everywhere.
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