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German Gymnastics Great Elisabeth Seitz Announces Birth of Son

She revealed the news on Instagram with photos alongside partner Nils Heyden.

Overview

  • Seitz, 31, said she had given birth to a baby boy, sharing the announcement in a post to her Instagram account.
  • She kept her son's name and exact birthdate private, noting only her joy in a short caption.
  • The images showed Seitz with the newborn and included a portrait with her partner, Nils Heyden.
  • Earlier this month she mentioned a brief hospital stay after a small scare but reported that mother and child were well.
  • Seitz ended her elite career in May at the Leipzig European Championships after injuries, closing a tenure that included 26 national titles, 2019 world bronze and 2022 European gold on uneven bars, and three Olympic appearances.