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Babies, Engagements & Weddings: 19 Memorable Team USA Milestones From 2019

Dec. 23, 2019, 12:01 a.m. (ET)

For Team USA athletes, 2019 was filled with more than just medals and broken records. Olympic and Paralympic athletes had many more opportunities to celebrate, with plenty of engagements, weddings, pregnancy announcements and more happening throughout the year.

Below is a look at 19 times Team USA athletes shared these special moments.

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Engaged...

Three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn and NHL star P.K. Subban, an Olympic gold medalist for Canada, headlined the engagements when theirs came on Aug. 24.

Lindsey Vonn, Alpine Skiing

Here’s our mature engagement pic lol. How cute is he?! @PKSubban1 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7WsUF7jLBL
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) August 24, 2019

Sloane Stephens and Jozy Altidore, Tennis and Soccer

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Forever yes ♥️

A post shared by Sloane Stephens (@sloanestephens) on Apr 29, 2019 at 11:54am PDT

Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger, Soccer

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She said YES!!! @alikrieger 📷 @danielseunglee

A post shared by Ashlyn Harris (@ashlynharris24) on Mar 15, 2019 at 5:10am PDT

Married...

2019 was marriage central for Team USA athletes, ranging from foil fencing power couple Lee Kiefer and Gerek Meinhardt tying the knot to cross-country skiing power couple Sophie Caldwell and Simi Hamilton.

Jessica Long, Para Swimming

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Sneak peek 💥 So in love with this day and our pictures. Being married to this guy is a dream. 📸: @thejustinjay • • • #Iputthewininwinters #october11th #longingforwinters

A post shared by Jessica Long (@jessicatatianalong) on Oct 23, 2019 at 5:33am PDT

Missy Franklin, Swimming

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•Mr. and Mrs. Johnson• •September 14th, 2019• 📸: @frances.photography 📝: @table6productions 👰🏼: @inesdisanto and @saragabrielveils 💐: @theperfectpetal 💋: @smash_beauty_bar and @erinferrishair 👱🏼‍♂️: @thayesjohnson

A post shared by Missy Franklin Johnson (@missyfranklin88) on Sep 15, 2019 at 10:35am PDT

Gerek Meinhardt and Lee Kiefer, Fencing

9.1.19
The best day of my life.
Thank you to our parents, friends, and family who made it the perfect weekend for my stunning wife and me. #kieferstolemeinhardt
📷 Bradley Quinn Photography pic.twitter.com/YFdTNXGueN
— Gerek Meinhardt (@GerekMeinhardt) September 3, 2019

Brad Snyder, Para Swimming

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We did it! Sara and I tied the knot on November 2nd, 2019 at 5pm EDT. Thank you everyone for all the love and well wishes. We feel so lucky and happy!* *This post was approved by Sara Snyder!

A post shared by Brad Snyder (@bradsnyderusa) on Nov 3, 2019 at 3:02pm PST

Sophie Caldwell and Simi Hamilton, Cross-Country Skiing

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That really was the best day ever. It was pretty neat to marry @simihamilton, but pretty neat x 2 to have so many people we love in one place. Thank you to all our friends and family who made this the perfect day. The list is endless, but a special thanks to @matt.d.whitcomb for being the best friend/coach/officiant we could ask for, my dear friend @h_newman for taking my beautiful mom’s wedding dress and turning it into my dream dress, and both of our families for everything. Each little part and detail of the day reminds us of a different person we’re grateful for and that’s a pretty special feeling ♥️ #sophimi #4eva

A post shared by Sophie Caldwell (@sophiecaldwell) on Oct 7, 2019 at 6:05pm PDT

Brenna Huckaby, Para Snowboarding

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300 family members & friends came together to celebrate our marriage. We did it without a wedding planner or any other fancy things people on the internet make you feel you need. It was dainty, simple, and a freaking blast. My friend did my hair, I did my make up, and I still felt like a freaking queen. You don’t need to spend your life savings on your wedding. Find the most important things to you and buy them, but the rest? You can skip it and no one will notice. I also made it a point to buy decor that I can use in my home later. Each table has a picture of Tristan and I in a frame I plan to use in our home. Just a little tip for you, it makes spending the money a little easier when you know it’s for more than just one day. . . . . . . . We did everything online. We used @theknot for our resource list and so we could find reputable companies. 10/10 recommend

A post shared by Brenna Huckaby (@bren_hucks) on Jul 3, 2019 at 12:33am PDT

New Members Of The Team USA Family...

Many Team USA athletes welcomed new members to their families throughout the year, while others announced they have little ones on the way.

Michael and Nicole Phelps welcomed theird son Maverick to the family on Sept. 11, while soccer stars Alex Morgan and Servando Carrasco announced on Oct. 23 they are expecting their first baby girl in April 2020.

Keith Gabel, Para Snowboarding

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I’m extremely proud to introduce the newest member of our family JohnPaul James Gabel Born: June 11, 2019 @ 5:19AM I can’t even begin to describe how proud I am of my amazing wife. @shortydoowop3 you’re by far the strongest/bravest person I know. My mind is officially blown. 🤯 📸: @brizee_s thank you for being there and for all your help! We love you!

A post shared by Keith Gabel (@grizzlygabel) on Jun 11, 2019 at 1:11pm PDT

Alex Morgan, Soccer

We are already in love and we haven’t even met her yet. Newest member of the Carrasco family, coming soon. pic.twitter.com/xeJPuDQgiS
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) October 23, 2019

Meghan Duggan, Ice Hockey

Y E S! Meghan Duggan & Gillian Apps announce they are expecting. 💗💗

Coming February 2020: Baby Apps-Duggan. https://t.co/9lXL1ZUcFd pic.twitter.com/zuA8G0v0XO
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 30, 2019

Elana Meyers Taylor, Bobsled

🔉SOUND ON 🔉 I will be taking the 2019/20 winter season off but remain committed to standing on top of the podium for the 2021 World Championships in Lake Placid, NY, and the 2022 Winter Olympics! @usabs @teamusa @ibsfsliding @nbcolympics @WomensSportsFdn #MomtoBe #babyshark pic.twitter.com/ooPJ5lUxEF
— Elana Meyers Taylor OLY (@eamslider24) September 18, 2019

Jordan Burroughs, Wrestling

There’s beauty in every struggle; new life in every new day. There’s something about 3rd that has a nice ring to it. I’m thankful for my bronze, but even more excited about Baby Burroughs number three coming Christmas 2019!

📸 @justhoch pic.twitter.com/6tJPnxGRCw
— Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) September 23, 2019

Cullen Jones, Swimming

We would like to introduce you all to our world, Ayvn Cullen Jones! He came in to this world on July 11th, 2019. Weighing 6 lbs 9 oz and 20in, he is perfect! We are so in love with our little angel and can not stop staring at him!baby boy. 💙 #AyvnJones #AyvnCullenJones #ACJ #AC pic.twitter.com/C0Z4LY7nZc
— Cullen Jones (@CullenJones) July 12, 2019

Jarryd Wallace, Para Track and Field

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Levi Brandt Wallace entered our world at 2:23am, 9 days earlier than expected. We are overcome with thankfulness at this precious gift in our life! Levi, means “to cling”. Brandt is in honor of our dear friend, @nickbrandt15 who played a pivotal role in our lives and relationship. He continues to lead hundreds of young men to the throne. His name means “the Sword”. Our prayer for Levi is that he clings to the Sword of Truth as the foundation for his life. Thank for you all the love and prayers!

A post shared by Jarryd Wallace (@wallace_jarryd) on Oct 22, 2019 at 5:44pm PDT

Shawn Johnson East, Gymnastics

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You are our everything. Welcome to the world baby girl. @andrewdeast @theeastbaby @thefamilyeast 📸 @tealephotography #theeastfamily

A post shared by Shawn Johnson East (@shawnjohnson) on Nov 4, 2019 at 9:58am PST

Sydney Leroux, Soccer

Roux James 💕 our sweet girl came into the world kicking and screaming (just like her parents) at 3:42 am. Welcome to the world baby girl. pic.twitter.com/DnxuxNt8Ql
— Sydney Leroux Dwyer (@sydneyleroux) June 28, 2019

Michael Phelps, Swimming

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Family of 5! Welcome @mavericknphelps to the world! Born 9-9-19. Mama and baby are healthy and the boys are pumped to be big bros! #housefullofboys @boonestudios

A post shared by Michael Phelps (@m_phelps00) on Sep 11, 2019 at 9:32am PDT