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Veronica Campbell-Brown announces pregnancy

Published:Tuesday | January 8, 2019 | 12:00 AM
Veronica Campbell Brown and her husband Omar Brown in a photo shoot announcing the pregnancy - Via Instagram @vcampbellbrown

Jamaica’s sprint sensation Veronica Campbell-Brown is expecting her first child.

Campbell Brown, 36, made the announcement on her Instagram page this morning in a post with a photo of her and her husband Omar Brown on a beach.

"We look forward to parenthood and all the joys and challenges that come with it. We pray for strength and wisdom to be the best parents possible,” she wrote.

"Our lives will soon change forever.”

VCB said she was uncertain if she will return to the track as the main focus will to welcome their baby and to provide the best environment filled with love, warmth and care.

"BabyComingSoon #2019 #God'sPreciousGift..."

Two time 200m Olympic Gold medallist, has been out of competition since the 2017 athletics season.

The revelation by the former Vere Technical standout, comes a month after her arch-rival Allison Felix’s surprising announcement of the birth of her first child.

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