18 months after giving birth, Francesca Lollobrigida broke an Olympic record
Francesca Lollobrigida made Olympic history at the 2026 Winter Games, winning 3,000-metre speed skating gold in an Olympic-record time on her 35th birthday. The Italian champion, who returned to competition after giving birth to her son, Tommaso, celebrated by embracing her toddler. Her emotional victory highlighted her remarkable comeback, the challenges of balancing motherhood with elite sport, and the power of perseverance on the Olympic stage.

