At the beginning of May this year, biathlete Katharina Komatz (formerly Innerhofer) announced her pregnancy via Instagram. Now the Austrian and her husband Thomas were able to welcome little Fabio to their family.
“Fabio! Our little, big miracle! We are overjoyed and happy that you are here,” Komatz wrote on Instagram on Monday about a picture that shows her with her husband Thomas and their son.
It didn’t take long for the congratulations from the scene to arrive. Among other things, Denise Herrmann-Wick commented on the post with a heart. Other former biathletes and various regional associations also sent their congratulations and wished the now grown family all the best for the future.
Biathlon dream couple welcomes “dream child”
The fact that the Austrian became a mother came as a complete surprise to her, as she revealed to the “Kronen Zeitung” in the spring. She said at the time that it was a “dream child,” but “we were surprised that it happened so quickly.
The two biathlon professionals only tied the knot in 2022. “It’s almost a bit cheesy. For us it’s like in the movies: first get married, then have a child,” said Katharina Komatz about the grueling months.
It is not yet clear whether the 32-year-old will return to the cross-country ski trails as an active biathlete in the future. Overall, the 2022/23 season was rather disappointing for them in terms of sport. “I have to see what it’s like after the birth, whether the fire for biathlon still burns and whether my environment is also on board. So I don’t know yet whether I will continue my career,” the ÖSV athlete left open about the continuation of her career.
As of today, husband Thomas Komatz will continue to compete in the Biathlon World Cup next season.