"Shout out to Allyson Felix man" ; "This is the cutest sensible thing" - Fans react as the American sets up the first-ever Olympic nursery in Paris

Allyson Felix introduced the first of its kind nursery for the parents athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With the Games underway, the safe space, set up at the Olympic Village, is witnessing children and their parents bond over fun-filled laughter and activities, garnering love and appreciation from social fans.

Felix had a very successful career, as she amassed seven gold medals at the Olympics for her significant efforts in the 200m and relay teams. She retired before the Paris Olympics but her contribution to the sporting community alleviates the Games experiences of several athletes, especially the parent athletes.

Felix, the mother of two, gave birth to her firstborn, Camryn, via emergency C-section in 2018. She carried Camryn to every meet and realised the hardship of athletic mothers.

“It was just kind of an eye-opening experience,” she said. “I took her everywhere that I was competing, and I kind of was surprised at how hard it was..'she said. (via Los Angeles Times)

At the 2024 Paris, she created the first-of-its-kind Olympic nursery for parent athletes to bond with their children. Her noble move garnered love from athletes and fans, who are enjoying with their little ones comfortably.

A fan took to her X and posted a video of the kid-friendly interior, featuring several mothers and fathers spending time with their babies. Captioned:

"Olympic Nursery Experience. Shoutout to Allyson Felix man"

Social media fans couldn't help but bestow good wishes on Felix for her heartwarming gesture.

A fan called the nursery a 'sensible' creation.

"This is the cutest sensible thing they’ve done"

Another fan lauded the efforts of a woman who holds a vital position and echoes the needs of other women.

"Oh this is awesome and why we need women in vital positions."

Another fan awaited a bigger move of Allyson Felix in LA Olympics 2028.

"Hope Allyson gets to do it bigger and better in LA for 2028"

Here are some of the other reactions:

"Allyson Felix’s advocacy for mothers makes my heart full," commented a fan.

"Allyson Felix really needs wayyyyy more respect on her name," tweeted a fan.

"This is how to pro life. Supporting working parents," a fan tweeted.

Allyson Felix was hit with the idea of standing for mother athletes when Nike didn't support her motherhood

Since the beginning of her career, Felix joined hands with the athletic giant brand, Nike. But after Camryn was born, she faced the hardest blow from Nike, when the brand refused maternity protections and offered a 70% pay cut.

The turn of events motivated her to stand for the rights of mother athletes.

"I was blown away. I thought it wasn’t a huge ask, so I was more shocked that it was even an issue. And, yeah, it just made me want to fight for it even more," said Felix. (via Los Angeles Times)

Felix gave birth to her second child, Kenneth Maurice Ferguson III, in April, 2023, but experienced a seamless birthing journey. Felix acquired the role of sports correspondent for the Paris Olympics.