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Olympian Allyson Felix’s Second Baby Has Sara Hall and Track and Field World Dancing With Joy

Published 04/18/2024, 8:45 PM EDT

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In the late hours of April 10th, at 10:55 p.m., Allyson Felix expanded her family to four. With her extraordinary legacy as the most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic history, she now embraces the profound role of motherhood alongside her husband Kenneth Ferguson, and their 5-year-old daughter, Camryn, as they joyously welcome a beautiful baby boy into their lives.

The anticipation that began months ago with their heartfelt announcement in November 2023, shared through endearing photos on Instagram, has bloomed into a moment of pure bliss. As the news of this heartwarming arrival spread, the track and field community, from stars like Sara Hall to countless others, rejoiced with overwhelming excitement and shared happiness.

Allyson Felix and Kenneth Ferguson welcome their little bundle of love and joy

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In an exclusive Instagram post by People Magazine, Allyson Felix and Kenneth Ferguson were captured intimately in the delivery room. The tender image showed the Olympian cradling her newborn son while they rested together in bed, while her husband lovingly beamed with joy across the room, looking at his little world. The accompanying caption featured a statement from the couple to People, which read, “We are overjoyed to welcome our son Kenneth Maurice Ferguson III, who we will lovingly call Trey.”

 

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Born on April 10th, weighing a healthy seven pounds, eleven ounces, Baby Trey’s arrival marked a moment of immense joy for the family. Supported by a doula, Allyson had an unmedicated VBAC, as she deeply desired. Reflecting on the experience as powerful, challenging, healing, and beautiful, Allyson is inspired to continue advocating for black maternal health and supporting women. As anticipation grew within the sports community for their newest addition, Baby Trey’s arrival was met with even greater cheer and celebration.

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The track and field community welcomes Baby Trey with open arms

Fans and track stars flooded the comment section of the post with an outpouring of love, leaving countless likes and heartfelt congratulatory messages. ATHLETA, who proudly collaborated with Allyson Felix and became the brand’s first sponsored athlete in 2019, shared their joy, saying, “Congratulations Allyson! Trey is beautiful and we are so happy for you and your family. 💓💓💓”

Sara Hall, renowned for her record-breaking feats in marathons, extended her warm wishes, remarking, “So wonderful!! Congratulations Allyson and family ❤️.” Morolake Akinosun, the Nigerian-born American track star and former teammate at the Olympics, expressed gratitude, “CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉🎉 thank God for a safe delivery ❤️❤️❤️.”

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Kara Winger, the American record holder in javelin throw, shared her congratulations, adding , “Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ This moment is so not about me but I’m honored to share a birthday with baby boy 🥰.” Aisha Praught-Leer, the middle-distance runner from Illinois competing for Jamaica, celebrated with a joyful, “Yay! Congratulations!!!”

And lastly, Queen Claye, a six-time collegiate All-American and Olympic athlete, expressed gratitude and excitement, “Thank God! @allysonfelix @supermanferg CONGRATULATIONS!!!” As we reflect on the overwhelming love from the track and field community, we extend our heartfelt wishes to the family for all the joy and eagerly await adorable updates on baby Trey.

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Christaline Meyers

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Christaline Meyers is a senior Olympics writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in gymnastics and alpine skiing. Christaline is one of the acclaimed authorities in the coverage of 6x All-Around champion, Simone Biles. She has written extensively, covering every detail of Biles’s life stories as well as providing her perspective on Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike controversy.
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Sampurna Pal