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Paralympian Sammi Kinghorn Expects First Child
3 Mar
Summary
- Paralympic medalist Sammi Kinghorn is expecting her first child with husband Callum Aitken.
- Kinghorn announced the pregnancy on Instagram with a video featuring baby socks and a sonogram.
- She plans to welcome her baby in July of 2025.
Paralympic wheelchair racer and Countryfile presenter Sammi Kinghorn has announced she is pregnant with her first child. She shared the exciting news on Instagram alongside her husband, Callum Aitken. The couple tied the knot in January 2025 and revealed their pregnancy through an endearing video.
Kinghorn, aged 30, was paralyzed from the waist down at 14 following a serious accident on her family's farm in the Scottish Borders in 2010. Despite the life-changing event, she has achieved significant success as a world champion wheelchair racer and a double Paralympic medallist.
She is also a familiar face on BBC's Countryfile, returning to her rural roots. The baby is expected to be born in July 2025, a joyous addition to Kinghorn's already remarkable life journey.
Kinghorn's journey to becoming a Paralympian and television presenter is marked by resilience and determination. After her accident, she underwent a six-month hospital stay. Her physiotherapy experience led her to discover wheelchair racing, and she quickly excelled, securing multiple medals and setting records.
She has been recognized with an MBE for her contributions to disability sport. Kinghorn's announcement brings another significant milestone to her inspiring life, shared with her husband Callum Aitken.
