Olympic champion Sara Sjöström gave birth to a son in an ambulance

Three-time Olympic swimming champion Sara Sjöström became a mother on Tuesday, August 26. She shared that she gave birth to her firstborn in an ambulance right at the hospital entrance. 'Five hours before his birth, we went for a check-up because I felt labor was close. But we were sent home. After a while, everything changed quickly, and the contractions became unbearably painful,' Sjöström wrote.

Our wonderful son Adrian was born right at the entrance to the hospital, in the ambulance.

The swimmer added that the journey to the hospital was very painful and long, but when they arrived, the baby was already on his way into the world. 'The moment that changed everything: when he was laid on my chest and we heard the first cry. From incredible pain and fear to the most magical moment of my life,' emphasized Sjöström.

Support for the athlete

Sjöström is a multiple champion and world record holder in swimming. Recently, a biotechnology company also shared interesting news, having used a highly automated IVF method to conceive the first child in 2025. Thus, science and cutting-edge technology help people realize their dearest dreams.

The incident involving Swedish swimmer Sara Sjöström was quite unexpected yet exciting. Her story adds a touch of drama and emotion to her many years of sports career.