Paola Espinosa and Iván García are expecting their first child

Mexican divers Paola Espinosa and Iván García announced on their respective Twitter accounts that they are expecting their first child.

The Mexican divers are thrilled about becoming parents and see this news as motivation for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

"Very happy to share this news with you. Mom and dad are waiting for you. Tokyo 2020 can wait," wrote Paola, who will have to suspend her training for the event.

Very happy to share this news with you. #MomAndDadAreWaiting ❤️ #ThankYouGod 🙏 #Tokyo2020 can wait

"Happy about your arrival. My greatest achievement," shared the future father Iván García, who hopes to reach 2020 with his child as the greatest source of motivation.

Happy about your arrival. #MyGreatestAchievement #MyGreatMedal #MoreMotivatedThanEver #SeeYouInTokyo #ILoveYou ❤️

Both athletes officially announced their relationship during the Rio 2016 Olympics.