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Paralympic medallist Leanne Taylor balancing motherhood, para triathlon return
Taylor will race with her infant and baby gear after the World Triathlon Union froze her ranking at 11th during maternity leave.
- Canadian Para triathlete Leanne Taylor returns to competition next Saturday at the World Para Triathlon Series opener in Yokohama, Japan, marking her first race since the 2024 world championship in Spain.
- Taylor is balancing elite sport with motherhood after welcoming son Oliver last July, navigating international travel with baby gear and specialized equipment alongside her racing wheelchair and handcycle.
- The World Triathlon Union froze Taylor's ranking during her hiatus, securing her entry into the race. She explained the policy makes her feel "not ridiculous" pursuing motherhood and elite sport simultaneously.
- On Instagram, the 33-year-old chronicles her learning curve as a new mom, sharing videos on maneuvering Oliver, now 24 pounds, without using her legs to provide resources unavailable online elsewhere.
- Inspired by Canadian wheelchair racer Ilana Dupont, who balanced parenting and Paralympics, Taylor remains optimistic about her performance, viewing the return as a path to pursuing bigger goals.
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