16 Team USA Olympians Who Are Also Parents
The journey to the Olympics requires hard work, patience and determination. The same can be said of parenthood.
So, needless to say, to be Olympiananda parent is an incredible feat.
Twenty-one members ofthe 2018 U.S. Olympic Teamhave children ― 20 fathers and one mother (skier Kikkan Randall). So, when they aren’t training or competing at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, these athletes are putting together toys, potty training toddlers, cuddling sleeping babies and cheering at youth sports competitions.
Here are some sweet and hilarious parenting moments from 16 U.S. Olympians with kids.
Kikkan Randall
Cross country skier and Team USA’s only mom, Kikkan Randall, is marking her fifth Olympic Games at Pyeongchang. This is her first time competing in the Olympics after having a child. Randall’s son Breck was born in April 2016.
A post shared by Kikkan Randall (@kikkanimal)on Jan 25, 2018 at 12:50pm PST
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Ted Ligety
Alpine ski racer Ted Ligety has a 7-month-old son named Jax with his wife, Mia. Pyeongchang marks his fourth Olympics.
A post shared by Ted Ligety (@ted_ligety)on Jan 28, 2018 at 1:30pm PST
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Bryan Fletcher
Nordic combined skier Bryan Fletcher has a daughter named Ellery with his wife, Nikki. He previously competed at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
A post shared by Bryan Fletcher (@skifletch)on Sep 27, 2017 at 7:07am PDT
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Lowell Bailey
Biathlete Lowell Bailey and his wife Erika have a 7-month-old daughter named Ophelia. Pyeongchang marks his fourth Olympics appearance.
Thank you to@rossignol_1907&@ONEWAYSportfor supporting me 4 so long! Could not have done it w/o you!@IBU_WC@biathlonworld@USBiathlonpic.twitter.com/l66yCXHc2G
— Lowellcbailey (@Lowellcbailey)February 21, 2017
Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to get me to this day! This is your medal! I love you all!@USBiathlon@TeamUSA#hochfilzen2017pic.twitter.com/b4JdH75ccG
— Lowellcbailey (@Lowellcbailey)February 16, 2017
Bobby Sanguinetti
Ice hockey player Bobby Sanguinetti and his wife, Sarah, have a 5-month-old son named Jackson. He will make his Olympic debut at Pyeongchang.
A post shared by Bobby Sanguinetti (@sangs2224)on Dec 29, 2017 at 9:26am PST
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Steven Nyman
Alpine ski racer Steven Nyman has an 8-month-old daughter named Nell with his wife, Charlotte. Pyeongchang marks his fourth Olympic games.
A post shared by Steven Nyman (@steven_nyman)on Nov 17, 2017 at 10:14am PST
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Andrew Weibrecht
Three-time Olympic alpine ski racer Andrew Weibrecht has a 2-year-old daughter named Addy with his wife, Denja.
A post shared by Andrew Weibrecht (@andrew_weibrecht)on Dec 6, 2017 at 10:53am PST
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David Leggio
Ice hockey goalie David Leggio is embarking on his first Olympic Games. He has a son named Leo with his wife Kristen.
A post shared by David Leggio (@dleggio33)on Sep 24, 2017 at 1:35pm PDT
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Joe Polo
Curler Joe Polo and his wife, Kristen, have a 9-month-old daughter named Ailsa, who was named for the Scottish island that produces granite for curling stones. He previously competed in the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin, Italy.
#babydabpic.twitter.com/UIo8PzowPz
— Joe Polo (@joepolo1)October 6, 2017
Neonatal care has been very important to us this year. Please support@SandraSchmirlerwhile watching the#STOH2018@CurlingCanadapic.twitter.com/OaAgI4prE9
— Joe Polo (@joepolo1)January 28, 2018
Pink flamingo and a hula girl.pic.twitter.com/U8qCgEJfQf
— Joe Polo (@joepolo1)November 1, 2017
David Wise
Freestyle skier David Wise and his wife, Alexandra, have a daughter named Nayeli and a son named Malachi. He previously competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
A post shared by David Wise (@davidwise_)on Jan 28, 2018 at 2:13pm PST
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John Shuster
John Shuster is a curler who has two sons, 4-year-old Luke and 2-year-old Logan, with his wife, Sarah. He has competed in the three previous Winter Olympic Games.
“@ReneePassal:@Shoostie2010and Luke helping answer phones at the#St. Jude Radiothon in Duluth!pic.twitter.com/GEdC40BipN”#GreatCause
— John Shuster (@Shoostie2010)March 5, 2015
#ProudDaddy“@TeamShuster: Welcomed our newest fan into the world today! Logan John Shuster.#7lb5oz#FutureCurlerpic.twitter.com/jqum3fnxYc”
— John Shuster (@Shoostie2010)September 3, 2015
When I’m not on the ice in the fall, there’s nothing better than following around my#GSPHazel searching for pheasants!#DogThanking#WinterOlympicspic.twitter.com/gvFjRrfd1s
— John Shuster (@Shoostie2010)November 23, 2017
Chris Bourque
Ice hockey player Chris Bourque has a son and daughter, 5-year-old Kingston and 2-year-old Harlow, with his wife, Kimberly. He’s making his Olympic debut at Pyeongchang.
Harlow Anderson Bourque.pic.twitter.com/aLfI6UOCYA
— chris bourque (@cbourque17)March 22, 2015
Another summer in the books! Off to Washington to get things started.pic.twitter.com/tGDGjLlbey
— chris bourque (@cbourque17)September 21, 2016
Happy birthday to my little princess I can't believe it's been a year.pic.twitter.com/nCRdl7krLW
— chris bourque (@cbourque17)March 22, 2016
James Wisniewski
Ice hockey player James Wisniewski has two daughters, Jamie and Sadie, with his wife, Nicole. Pyeongchang is his Olympic debut.
A post shared by James Wisniewski (@jwiz21)on Dec 24, 2017 at 6:22am PST
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Nick Baumgartner
Snowboarder Nick Baumgartner has a 13-year-old son named Landon. He previously competed in two Olympic Games.
Jonathon Blum
Ice hockey player Jonathon Blum has one son, 1-year-old Jackson, with his wife, Emilie. He’s making his Olympic debut at Pyeongchang.
Jackson's first time on the ice with his daddy@JonBlum7! ♥️🏒#futurehockeyplayerpic.twitter.com/WzoOT6jLLX
— Emilie Blum (@ebeesworld)July 11, 2017
Deutschland Cup! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/3iYj9Noj0R
— Jon Blum (@JonBlum7)November 11, 2017
Love being home and waking up to this little guy!#homesweethome#californialove@ebeesworldpic.twitter.com/Sl8dfw6jv1
— Jon Blum (@JonBlum7)March 10, 2017
Brian Gionta
Ice hockey player Brian Gionta has three children, Adam, Leah and James, with his wife, Harvest. He previously competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
My son is ready for the season to start! Lets get it going#GHG@CanadiensMTLpic.twitter.com/jcnDJjQgN0
— Brian Gionta (@Giostyle21)August 27, 2013
Golf with my boys!!pic.twitter.com/tygsGcTceN
— Brian Gionta (@Giostyle21)February 15, 2014
Great night for a soccer match. Thanks@WNYFlashfor the tix and a great night.#ROC@alexmorgan13pic.twitter.com/dO6J8aDQBS
— Brian Gionta (@Giostyle21)June 11, 2016
This article originally appeared on HuffPost.