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Football legend Michael Owen has been visibly moved by the latest achievements of his daughter Emily May, who this past Saturday (May 14) stormed to multiple sprint‑medals at the regional athletics championships. Proud father‑figure and former England international Owen publicly gushed about her success, describing it as “one of the most satisfying moments I’ve seen in sport”.

Emily May, his middle daughter, picked up a haul of medals across the 100 m and 200 m events, demonstrating both speed and composure under pressure. Owen took to social media afterwards to congratulate her – sharing that watching her “wear the sprint lane like she owned it” was more touching than any goal he ever scored in his professional career. His post referenced how he still vividly remembers the agonising waits of injury and hopes, yet never felt anything quite like the pure joy of seeing his daughter succeed.

For Owen, athletics represents a different legacy from his own storied football past. As his official biography notes, Michael had a glittering career at clubs like Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United as well as the England national team. (Wikipedia) But in recent years, his role has shifted from goal‑scorer to supportive parent‑mentor—placing pride in the achievements of his children.

Emily May’s sprinting success, Owen said, “reminds me what sport at its best is about: courage, dedication, and joy.” He thanked her coaches and teammates, emphasising that the medals were not just hers but a collective triumph. As for what’s next, Owen hinted that Emily May is already aiming for bigger events this summer—and he promises to be there, front row‑side, cheering her on as enthusiastically as any crowd at Anfield or Old Trafford.