Dara Torres: SWIMMING
In 2006 at the age of 39, Dara Torres gave birth to her daughter, Tessa. Incredibly, the American returned to the pool and won three silver medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, in the 4x100 metre freestyle relay, 50 metre freestyle and 4x100 metre medley relay.
Photo by Getty Images May 7, 2012
Champion Athletes who are Mothers
The saying goes that 'a Mother's work is never done'. But these busy women have managed to squeeze in a successful career as a champion athlete between the demanding duties of motherhood. Good onya, Mum!
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2 Comments
Women are just constantly patting themselves on the back LOL The real heroes are the ones looking after the kids while the mothers are out training and competing.
Replywhat a load of shitthey dont even see their kids they only hold them for the cameras the nannies are the ones who bring them up no wonder the kids have problems
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