Olympian Quanera Hayes opens up about motherhood, viral photo with Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix and Quanera Hayes celebrate with their children after placing second and first respectively in the Women's 400 Meters Final at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials. Hayes said her little boy loved the attention, and that being a mom has made her feel more powerful as an athlete.Quanera Hayes placed first in the women's 400m at the Olympic track and field trials in June, securing her spot on Team USA at the Olympics.
"That moment meant everything to me,” Hayes told TODAY Parents. “I loved the fact we could show other moms that it's still possible to go after your dreams and it's still possible to be successful. The reward is so much greater in the end."Hayes said her son enjoyed the magical moment just as much as she did… maybe even more.
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