Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft has given birth to a baby girl, named Rosie Marigold Maguire. The 33-year-old, who is married to fellow wheelchair racer Nathan Maguire, 28, announced the news on social media, revealing that their daughter was born on 5 May 2026.
Sharing a black-and-white image of the baby's hand on Instagram, Cockroft wrote: 'Three whole weeks of you 05.05.2026 Rosie Marigold Maguire.' She also posted the picture on her Instagram Story, set to the track 'Small Hands' by Teddy Swims and Raiche.
The Team GB star was flooded with congratulations from fans and friends, with one writing: 'Congratulations. Hope all is well,' and another adding: 'Congratulations Nathan & Hannah. Sending love to you all.'
Cockroft had announced her pregnancy just before Christmas, sharing scan pictures with the caption: 'Baby Maguire, coming May 2026.' The couple, who married in 2023, are both accomplished wheelchair racers. Cockroft holds multiple world records and has won five Paralympic gold medals, while Maguire is also a Paralympic medallist.
Beyond her sporting achievements, Cockroft has appeared on celebrity editions of The Great British Bake Off and The Hit List. She has previously spoken about the lack of disability representation on television, urging parents to educate their children about disabilities.
