Photos: Superstar Athlete Moms

Wow these women are amazing! They are heros and examples for all women to follow. We shouldn't make excuses for ourselves and beat the odds like these women have. These women have inner strenghth, and we as women naturally have that inner strength. Like these women we shouldn't let life or anything get in our way of what we love doing; there are trully possibilities not impossibility. Let's all be strong and teach our children that anything is possible like these women have. I for one am going to do the same.

You forgot Pat McCormick. She did it first and she did it best. She was the first to win back to back gold medals in platform and springboard diving -- the double double (the only other person to do this was Greg Louganis). She did it in 1952 Helsinki and again at the 1956 Melbourne games. She gave birth between the games. Her practice regimen was 100 dives a day, 6 days a week, 52 weeks a year. When she became pregnant, she stay in shape by swimming 5 miles a day, almost up until her due date. Just thought you'd like to know.

Paula Radcliffe looks like Sarah Jessica Parker and Ekaterina Gordeeva looks like Kristin Davis.

Please excuse the ?-marks, they are supposed to be quotation marks.

It is no wonder the English language is losing its' majesty. It is being helped along the way enormously by publications such as Newsweek. Re: "Dara Torres: As if the being...?"

thanks to mymom. the strogest woman in the world. she loves her kids and her husband with all her heart and her life. Nothing compare to her. Thank mom, for your love and your life.

I think woman that have the easy deliveries, supportive fathers, and no financial burden fail to see the other side. It amazes me to read some of your comments. When I was pregnant I gained 80lbs due to being on bed rest, broke my tail bone and my right hip was dislocated during my delivery. I am a single mother with no help. I work probably about 65 hours every week, and still find time to stay healthy. My son is now 11 but I have always found a way to include my son in my aerobic activities. I feel some moms use their children as excuses to 'let themselves go'. It's called time management, discipline, and hard work. As mothers, we need to remember that we are constant role model s for our kids.

I am no longer afraid of the effect of Paris and Lindsey... Most of the women speaking here can cause way more damage to our future women. Be happy that these athletes were able to acheive their dreams. And that's just it, it's THEIR dreams, not yours. Take time to focus on what your dreams are, and make it happen. Having my daughter at my grad school graduation while pregnant with my son gave me such a sense of accomplishment. When you acheive things as a parent, it sets an example for your children - They learn by watching you. Make sure you are setting the best example you can.

I think woman that have the easy deliveries, supportive fathers, and no financial burden fail to see the other side. It amazes me to read some of your comments. When I was pregnant I gained 80lbs due to being on bed rest, broke my tail bone and my right hip was dislocated during my delivery. I am a single mother with no help. I work probably about 65 hours every week, and still find time to stay healthy. My son is now 11 but I have always found a way to include my son in my aerobic activities. I feel some moms use their children as excuses to 'let themselves go'. It's called time management, discipline, and hard work. As mothers, we need to remember that we are constant role model s for our kids.

Skinnystrongmom - 2 points for saying your peace in less than 100+ words.
Happymom - My daughter was an extra-uterine pregnancy ... THAT is a condition. With all due respect, Miriam Webster's On-Line Dictionary defines "condition", as you attempted to use it, as a usually DEFECTIVE state of health. Pregnancy is neither a disease nor a defective state of health ... it's natural. Check for yourself:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condition
Everyone - As women ... the givers of life, the nurturers ... the Mothers, I hoped we would've learned to support each other by now. We love our children unconditionally and without hesitation yet, put us together with our peers ... other Mothers ... and we readily draw lines and choose sides. A sad commentary, in and of itself. We do not need to tear each other down to build ourselves up. Please, let's try and remember that.

perhaps the intent of this showcase was to do just that-showcase these amazing moms. It was not intended to be a personal jab at moms who aren't super athletes, but to recognize the amazing accomplishments of these women. In the sporting world, taking time off to have children is not looked kindly upon, however these women have cared more about their families than sport and were willing to take the time off to do just that. What's even more amazing is their physical capacity to jump back into their sport and oftentimes pick up right where they left of. I commend them for their achievements as I read this article in awe.

time? What % of the pop can pull this off? Time with kids is not issue! I have mine and fitness gets scheduled around them. It can be done. Lets go beat a couple of dead dogs. If you want to get out and work it you find a balance. Dara, take your 41 year ass and kick the worlds!

hmmm, everyone is sounding very judgemental. Everyones life and demands are very different. Some people dont have a moment to themselves, and not through any doing of their own - it is just their circumstance. Be a little understanding and sensitive to the 'unperfect' life..... I'm sure if everyone had enough time to themselves without the pressures and reality of the real world. We would all be a little healthier. To all you moms with little ones, I'm there with you.....and every year gets a little better as your kids get a little more independant. Our kids are this small only once, we can only do what we can do, and know that there will eventually be more time to commit to ourselves. Keep up the good work everyone! Stop being so mean to each other!

What a bunch of cat scratchin'. This women are great and having kids is wonderful. I'm sure glad they did it and I'm sure they are glad they did it! You go girls! We love you!