Erika Kirpu, an Olympic gold medalist from the Tokyo games with the Estonian women's foil team, has announced her pregnancy and will soon become a mother.
Erika Kirpu, the 33-year-old Olympic champion from the Tokyo Olympics, has shared exciting news about expecting her first child with her Italian husband Enrico Garozzo. The couple runs a fencing school together in Milan and Kirpu had been on a break from competitions since March. She acknowledged that her return to competition would not be soon, given her pregnancy, and highlighted that her priorities are changing as she enters this new phase of life.
Kirpu last competed in March 2022 and is aware that this break will extend significantly due to her upcoming motherhood. In an interview with "Aktuaalne kaamera" sports news, she reflected on how she grasped the reality of her situation and the necessity of focusing on her personal life during this time. Despite the challenges posed by her pregnancy, Kirpu remains committed to training, emphasizing the importance of staying active in her sports-oriented family. She expressed that while she struggled with health in the early months, she has managed to return to her workout routine.
As a dedicated athlete, many are curious if Kirpu intends to return to competition post-motherhood. Her commitment to training and her family's strong sporting background suggest that while her current focus is on her impending motherhood, she has not completely ruled out the possibility of re-entering competitive fencing. Kirpu's journey illustrates the balance many athletes navigate between personal life commitments and their professional sporting ambitions, especially during significant life changes like pregnancy.
