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Brazilian Gymnast Jade Barbosa Announces Birth of Daughter Eva

The Olympic bronze medalist shared the first hospital photos on Instagram.

Overview

  • Barbosa, 34, posted “Nossa Eva chegou” on Tuesday as she introduced her newborn to followers.
  • Eva is the first child of Barbosa and her husband, businessman Leandro Fontanesi.
  • Fellow gymnasts and fans offered congratulations, with messages from Daniele Hypolito, Rebeca Andrade, Petrix Barbosa and Diego Hypolito.
  • Barbosa and Fontanesi married in 2024, with ceremonies reported in São Paulo and later in Italy.
  • Reports note she underwent right‑knee surgery to address a partial ACL injury after Paris 2024 and has said she does not plan to retire, as she kept up training late in pregnancy and revealed the baby's sex in June.