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Dame Laura Kenny Opens Up on Postpartum Struggle as Glasgow 2026 Countdown Begins

Her Wimbledon revelations on post-pregnancy body image highlight her focus on athlete welfare ahead of her role leading Team England into Glasgow 2026.

Overview

  • At Wimbledon this month, Dame Laura Kenny revealed the emotional toll of finding a feeding-friendly outfit weeks after welcoming her daughter, Lily, in May.
  • Her Instagram post on postpartum body image has reached 1.5 million views, 86 percent of which came from women seeking solidarity.
  • After retiring from the velodrome in March 2024, Kenny assumed the presidency of Commonwealth Games England while seven months pregnant.
  • She attended her first board meeting less than 12 weeks after giving birth and filmed a podcast when Lily was just two days old.
  • With one year remaining until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Kenny is deepening her involvement in athlete welfare and behind-the-scenes event planning.