9 Athlete Moms Who Made a Comeback

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Hilary Walke on Sep 14, 2009 at 5:47PM

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Kim Clijsters

It's stressful enough just being a mom. Imagine having to work out six hours a day in addition to raising a family. These athletes were able to bounce back and become the best in their game after having their little ones.

Before recently winning the 2009 U.S. Open Women's Championship, Clijsters took a two-year hiatus when she became a mother to daughter Jada. The Belgian 26-year-old is the first mother to win a Grand Slam singles title since 1980.

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9 Athlete Moms Who Made a Comeback

Kim Clijsters