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Baby’s First Steps in WNBA Halftime Crawl Race Go Viral

The clip during Minnesota’s record-breaking victory prompted widespread praise alongside online skepticism

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Overview

  • The Minnesota Lynx routed the Las Vegas Aces 111-58, breaking the WNBA’s record for largest road victory.
  • At halftime in Las Vegas, a baby identified as Ada stood up just past halfcourt and took her first-ever steps to win a crawl race.
  • Ada’s father said she could stand at home but had not yet walked before the event, making her on-court debut surprising.
  • During her stride, she clutched a stuffed animal for balance as the crowd cheered her to the finish.
  • Baby crawl contests date back to 1940s amusement parks and have become a beloved staple of sports halftime entertainment.