Paralympic Champion Elena Semechin Announces Pregnancy After Overcoming Major Health Challenges

The gold medalist and trailblazing swimmer plans to return to competitive sports if her pregnancy progresses without complications.

Elena Semechin, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband, Philipp.
Semechin, who has overcome a brain tumor diagnosis in 2021 and lives with Stargardt disease, shared her excitement about this new chapter in her life on social media.
Despite undergoing chemotherapy, she returned to world-class competitive swimming, winning gold at the Paris Paralympics in 2024 and serving as Germany's flag bearer.
Semechin continues to train and has expressed her intent to return to elite swimming if her pregnancy proceeds without complications.
Her resilience and achievements, despite significant health challenges, have made her an inspiring figure in the world of sports and beyond.