U.S. Olympic Track Star Ran 800m Race While 8 Months Pregnant; Shows Baby

Alysia Montaño (L) and (R) Running At 34 Weeks Pregnant

Olympic middle-distance runner Alysia Montaño stunned the track world back in June, when she competed in an 800m race at the U.S. Championships while eight months pregnant, Mail on Sunday reports.

With the approval and encouragement of doctors, Montaño continued to compete and train throughout her pregnancy.

At 34 weeks, Montaño ran the 800-meter race at the U.S. Track and Field Championships at the end of June in Sacramento, California.

The 28-year-old former University of California track star finished last in her heat, but that didn't matter for the then-expectant mom.

'That took away any fear of what the outside world might think about a woman running during her pregnancy,' Montaño said at the time.

A little runner in the making: U.S. Olympic track runner Alysia Montaño posted the first picture of her newborn daughter Linnéa with husband Louis on Saturday, a week after giving birth

Montaño posted the first picture of her newborn daughter Linnéa on Saturday, holding the infant up with husband Louis, a week after giving birth.

'Special first look of the newest member of the @asics family. (Photo of Linnéa at 2 days old, she is now 8 days old),' she wrote.

Montaño announced the news of Linnéa's birth on Instagram as well, posting a picture of her newborn baby's hand. 

'Team Montaño has added a new member to the line-up on August 15, 2014 at 2:29am. Coming in at 7lbs 15 ounces and 19.5 inches long, please welcome Linnea Dori Montano!