In a surprising turn of events, Swiss sprint sensation Mujinga Kambundji has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Kip Keino Classic, confirming that she is expecting a child and will end her 2025 athletics season prematurely. The announcement came early this morning, sending ripples through the track and field community.
Kambundji, who was initially listed as a key competitor for the prestigious Kip Keino Classic scheduled later this summer, revealed her pregnancy on social media. In a heartfelt message, she expressed joy about this new chapter in her life while also acknowledging the difficult decision to pause her athletic career temporarily.
“I am incredibly grateful for this blessing and excited to embrace motherhood. While I was looking forward to competing at the Kip Keino Classic and beyond, my health and my baby’s wellbeing come first,” Kambundji wrote. “I will focus on my family and return stronger when the time is right.”
The 32-year-old sprinter has been a dominant force in European and global sprinting events, boasting multiple medals from World Championships and Olympic Games. Her withdrawal leaves a significant gap in the field, especially in the 100m and 200m events, where she consistently ranks among the world’s elite.
Athletics fans and fellow athletes have flooded social media with supportive messages, celebrating Kambundji’s announcement and wishing her a safe and happy pregnancy.
“Massive congratulations to the queen, Mujinga Kambundji, on her pregnancy news. Even more incredible considering she won the world title only 2 months ago, so definitely would have already been with child,” a fan tweeted on X(Formerly Twitter).
The Swiss Athletics Federation also released a statement expressing their full support and admiration for her decision. Gobal athletics also, congratulated her.
“The 32-year-old World Championship medalist and multiple global finalist will return to the track in 2026! Congratulations,” tweeted Global Athletics.
The Kip Keino Classic organisers have confirmed they will update the event lineup accordingly and continue to build an exciting competition with the remaining athletes.
As Mujinga Kambundji embarks on this new journey, the athletics world eagerly awaits her eventual return to the track, hopeful that she will come back with the same speed and determination that have defined her career so far.
