Described: How did a fencer competing in the Paris Olympics who was seven months pregnant?
While competing, fencers also wear a lot of body protection, including neck bibs made of Kevlar, which can withstand a force of 1600 Newtons, masks that must pass a 12-kg "punch test," a fencing jacket, and plastic chest protectors that are required for women and worn underneath the jacket.
Nada Hafez, an Egyptian fencer, gained notoriety recently when it was revealed that she competed in the Olympics in Paris while seven months pregnant. The fencer from Cairo, a three-time Olympian, lost to South Korea's Jeon Hayoung in the women's saber competition in Paris 2024.
She didn't disclose that she was pregnant while competing until after her defeat.
Hafez posted on Instagram, "My baby and I had our fair share of challenges, be it both physical & emotional." "Being pregnant is a rollercoaster in and of itself, but fighting to maintain a healthy balance between life and athletics was extremely difficult, but well worth it. I'm writing this to express how proud I am of myself for having secured my
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