New mums: Breathtaking stands and the science of their record-breaking speed

A quick scroll through track records of world-famed athletes reveals some exciting and heart-warming performances of women returning from maternity.

A sample of their records shows majority of them exhibited impressive displays of form in eye-popping, history-making, and mind-exploding fashions.

Faith Kipyegon, the 2023 World Track Female Athlete of the Year, provides a textbook example of athletes who have staged brilliant shows on the tracks and marathons after giving birth, winning world championships, Olympic Games, and breaking world records.

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