In February Kelly Shirley (formerly Kelly Baker) shared that she would not compete in the 2024 CrossFit Games. Shirley made the difficult decision in hopes of starting a family with her husband, Zach Shirley. Today, the couple announced that they are expecting a baby on Instagram.
With the caption, “Our little dream come true”, the couple shared sonogram pictures of their child.
Shirley, who qualified for her first individual CrossFit Games appearance in 2023, was expected to make a run for a return visit in 2024. But as the Open approached, Shirley opened up about her decision to take a step back competitively to begin a family.Â