Former world 5,000m and 10,000m champion Gudaf Tsegay has welcomed her first child, announcing the arrival of a bouncing baby boy.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Ethiopian distance-running star shared the joyful news with her followers, revealing that both she and the baby are doing well.“We are so happy to announce that our family has grown by one. Everything went very well and we are enjoying this special moment to the fullest. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love, support and best wishes throughout this time,” Tsegay said.The arrival of her son marks a significant moment in what has been an eventful year for the 29-year-old, whose pregnancy announcement in June came amid a four-month anti-doping suspension.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889542##Tsegay announced on 12 June that she was expecting her first child, shortly after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed she had been sanctioned following an adverse analytical finding for a metabolite of Letrozole.According to the AIU, Tsegay provided an out-of-competition sample on 5 December, 2025, which returned an adverse finding for Letrozole, a substance prohibited at all times under the World Anti-Doping Agency’s rules. Former Kip Keino classic winner's dream shattered by three-year doping banShe accepted a four-month period of ineligibility under a Case Resolution Agreement, running from 1 June to 30 September, 2026.Tsegay explained that the medication had been prescribed by her doctor as part of fertility treatment. Her pregnancy subsequently provided the context behind her use of the drug.The suspension effectively ruled her out of the remainder of the 2026 season. However, with her ban ending on 30 September, Tsegay still has time to prepare for the next major championship cycle, including the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Grand Slam Track founder says all athletes in his league now paidDespite the interruption, Tsegay has already established herself among the greatest distance runners of her generation.She won the 5,000m world title at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene and followed that with 10,000m gold at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest. She clocked 31:27.18 to claim the latter title. Tsegay is also an Olympic medallist, having claimed bronze in the 5,000m at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Kenya's dream of hosting 2029 World Championships faces major threat as new bidder joins raceHer major championship collection also includes silver in the 1,500m at the 2022 World Championships and bronze in the 1,500m at the 2019 World Championships.Her record-breaking exploits have further cemented her status as one of the sport’s most versatile athletes.In September 2023, Tsegay produced one of the most remarkable performances of her career when she smashed the women’s 5,000m world record with a time of 14:00.21 at the Diamond League Final in Eugene. The performance took almost five seconds off Faith Kipyegon’s previous record.Commonwealth Games silver medalist Ndangiri suspended for dopingShe also holds the world indoor record in the 1,500m, having run 3:53.09 in Liévin, France, in February 2021. World Athletics lists her personal bests at 3:50.30 for 1,500m, 14:00.21 for 5,000m and 29:05.92 for 10,000m.Now, Tsegay’s focus shifts from the track to motherhood as she begins a new chapter of her life.