Kjersti Buaas, who won a bronze medal in halfpipe at the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics, has revealed that she is pregnant and expecting a daughter with her partner, Chanelle Sladics. Buaas shared her excitement about entering this new chapter in their lives, describing her pregnancy as an exciting and wonderful experience. She expressed how she enjoys being pregnant and considers it one of the coolest things she has ever done.

Having participated in four Olympic Games and with a decorated career that includes multiple medals from the X Games, Buaas reflects on the overwhelming emotions she and Sladics felt when they learned they were expecting. The couple was overcome with joy, sharing tears and laughter at this significant milestone in their lives. Buaas emphasizes the fulfillment of a dream as they anticipate welcoming their first child.

As former athletes often do, Buaas’s journey touches on themes of motherhood, personal growth, and the transitions athletes face after their competitive careers. Her positive attitude toward pregnancy adds a personal touch to her public persona, allowing fans to connect with her on a different level as she embarks on this new adventure.