Jamaican dash hurdler Britany Anderson, the previous nationwide file holder and 2022 World Championship silver medallist, has revealed she not too long ago obtained married—and is now anticipating her first baby.
Anderson made the joyful announcement on Sunday through social media, posting a photograph alongside her husband with a visual child bump. “We mentioned I DO…… And now we’re on the point of say ‘howdy’ to our baby. Our hearts are overflowing with a lot pleasure and gratitude,” she wrote. “Love made us a household, and our biggest journey is simply starting.”
The 24-year-old Olympian described the second as a part of a “season of blessings” and expressed gratitude for the life modifications at present unfolding.
Her announcement comes simply weeks after she revealed she had tied the knot. Now, as she prepares to grow to be a mom, Anderson has additionally taken time to handle hypothesis surrounding her athletic future.
“I’ve been seeing all of the messages asking if I’ve retired from competing. The quick and candy reply is NO,” she mentioned in her put up. “I deeply love what I do and I shall be again competing subsequent yr, however for now I’m soaking in all of the blessings life have to supply.”
Anderson made historical past in 2022 when she set a then-national file of 12.31 seconds within the 100m hurdles on the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon—incomes her a silver medal and solidifying her place among the many sport’s elite. Her file was later damaged by Ackera Nugent, who clocked 12.28 seconds through the 2024 Olympic trials.
Anderson competed all through the 2024 season, together with appearances on the Jamaica Nationwide Championships and different worldwide meets as much as September final yr.
Recognized for her fierce competitiveness and psychological toughness, Anderson’s deliberate return is already constructing anticipation amongst followers and the monitor and area neighborhood.
