Ex-ski star Ragnhild Mowinckel proudly shows her baby bump!

Ex-ski star Ragnhild Mowinckel proudly shows her baby bump!

Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Österreich - The former Norwegian ski athlete Ragnhild Mowinckel expects her first child. The 32-year-old chose Instagram to share this joyful news with her followers. On her profile, she explained that her life is now "bigger" and she is looking forward to the challenges and adventures of parenthood. Mowinckel, who ended her career a year ago, started a new phase of life that is not only shaped by the upcoming motherhood, but also from her recent wedding with Mathias Tanggenes in Italy in September 2022. These events mark a significant change in their life.

The ski world congratulated Mowinckel on this joyful occasion. Well -known sports colleagues like Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and Kjetil Jansrud spoke up and wished her all the best. Her impressive career included 14 years in the Norwegian national team and 249 World Cup races in which she made a name for herself. Mowinckin's greatest successes include two silver medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics in the disciplines of departure and giant slalom, two bronze medals at World Cup and a total of four World Cup victories.

career end and new challenges

Mowinckel's last appearance on the World Cup stage took place on March 23, 2024 in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. In the 2021/22 season, she took fourth place in the overall World Cup. It competed in various disciplines such as departure, Super-G and giant slalom. Your retreat from active sport opened the door for new challenges, which now get another dimension with the upcoming birth of your child.

The discussion about pregnancy in professional sports is an important topic, especially for athletes such as Mowinckel. Competitive sport often poses major challenges. Many sports lack clear regulations and support for pregnant athletes, which, according to statements by athletes such as Fabienne Königstein, can lead to financial uncertainties and the negative influence on sponsorship contracts. In countries such as the USA and Scandinavia, however, there are already approaches to help mothers in sports, for example through paid childcare.

ragnhild Mowinckel's decision to publicly announce their pregnancy could help raise awareness of the challenges that athletes face during and after pregnancy. Their history is exemplary for many athletes who have to perform a balancing act between career and motherhood.

For many, the upcoming parenthood is a fantastic but also challenging journey. Mowinckel's positive attitude and your anticipation for the new adventure show that it is possible to combine parenting and sporty careers. The ski world will look forward to the upcoming steps of Ragnhild Mowinckel.