Allyson Felix’s push to have child care at Paris Olympics pays off: ‘A great starting point’PARIS — To the seven Olympic titles and 15 world championships won during a record-setting track career, Allyson Felix could have added one more distinction: world’s fastest mom. The walls are covered with a cartoonish take on the Paris skyline while the floor has a tiny eight-lane track. But providing nurseries and other family spaces at large sporting events like the Olympics don’t benefit just those athletes with children. In Paris, Olympic athletes have roommates and share apartments with several other teammates, so bringing children around, even when possible, isn’t always welcome. “It’s a great starting point,” said Felix, who is commentating on the Paris Games for both NBC and Yahoo Sports.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 26, 2024 17:30 UTC