December 16, 2023
Ashley Wagner, the 32-year-old former American Olympic figure skater, has announced that she and her fiance Alex Clark have welcomed their first child together this week.
Rose Starbird Clark, their daughter in the hospital, was featured in a charming carousel of pictures and videos that Wagner penned alongside as, "A feisty woman who could not be rushed and made her own path in this world. Being your mother's daughter, you've already gotten the hang of putting up a happy front and charming us all. We adore you very much, Rosie dear, and welcome to the world."
The Winter Olympic bronze medallist was seen holding her infant daughter in the first photo, which was a selfie she took from her hospital bed.
The baby was shown in two more cute close-ups, one with a bow and the other with a pink and blue striped cap, reported People.
“Congratulations!!!!,” wrote fellow Olympian Kaitlin Hawayek, while 1988 Olympic champion Brian Boitano, added, “Congratulations!!”
Meanwhile, Wagner revealed the meaning behind her daughter's unusual middle name in a post on her Instagram Story.
“Starbird is my Nana’s maiden name and she was the fiercest woman I have ever known,” she explained. “Cheers to the strong women we are all lucky enough to learn from.”