Olympic athlete parents finally have a place to hang out with their kids: The Olympic Village Nursery.
Take a look at the first photos.
At the Olympics your nerves are already high, and as a mother theres an added layer there.
Felix partnered with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and P&G/Pampers to co-launch the nursery.
Theres also a screened-off lactation area featuring a bench with pillows and a window.
Easing that access and providing athletes with support is what the nursery is all about, says the IOC.
founder ofSaysh, advocate for athlete mothers, and the most decorated track and field athlete of all time, with 22 gold Olympic medals alone
However, when asked what that ongoing commitment looks like, the IOC did not provide further comment.
Its been a really positive response, says Felix.
A lot of Why did this take so long?
This seems like something that we should have had.
One thing missing from the nursery?
Well, a nurse.
Or rather, childcare.
Athletes from the rest of the world arent so lucky.
What if I was competing this year, and we had our kids?
founder ofSaysh, advocate for athlete mothers, and the most decorated track and field athlete of all time, with 22 gold Olympic medals alone
I would hate that for them.
But isnt the Olympics about striving for greatness?
That aim should extend to supporting athlete parents, too.
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