Russia’s Best Skier is Pregnant Again: Perfect Alternative to Olympics!

With several months left until the start of the 2026 Olympic Games, many of Russia’s top athletes will not be heading to Italy. However, the talented Russian skier Natalia Nepriaeva seems to have found a worthy alternative to international competitions in the near future. The Olympic champion from Beijing 2022 in the relay, Natalia Nepriaeva, tied the knot with Olympic bronze medalist Alexander Terentyev in the summer of 2023. The couple welcomed their first child, Vasilisa, in August 2024. Just a few months after giving birth, Natalia returned to skiing and resumed her winning streak, collecting an impressive collection of gold medals in Russian competitions during the last season. However, it seems that the upcoming season will once again pass without her participation. Natalia shared a video on social media with the caption: ‘Our family is in waiting mode.’ The video shows Alexander and Natalia placing their skis against the wall before Alexander returns with their daughter and places a pair of pink children’s skis next to theirs. Soon after, Natalia brings a smaller pair of blue skis, hinting at the imminent arrival of their second child. Fans and ski racing enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Natalia’s second child, with many speculating that a baby boy will soon join the family. Despite the disappointment of not seeing Natalia on the slopes this winter, fans are thrilled about the news and congratulate the couple on their expanding family. If the Terentyevs’ hint is correct, Natalia won’t be competing in major races in the near future. However, given that the best Russian skier of recent years was not allowed to participate in the Olympics, there couldn’t be a more perfect time for their family to grow.