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Neita has revealed what she learnt about herself this season after clinching another Olympic medal in Paris.
British sprinter Daryll Neita has shared her reflections on what she describes as a rewarding 2024 season, which culminated in her winning her third career Olympic medal.
Following a strong showing at the Brussels Diamond League final, where she finished second in the women's 200 meters, Neita expressed her satisfaction with her growth and performance over the years.
Neita's second-place finish in Brussels was a welcome conclusion to her season, especially after a challenging fourth-place result in the 100 meters. Bouncing back just a day later, she secured a podium spot in the 200 meters, a testament to her resilience and fighting spirit.
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This performance added to her Olympic success earlier in the season, where she clinched a silver medal in the 4x100 meter relay at the Paris Games. This marked an upgrade from the back-to-back bronze medals she won at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Reflecting on her season, Neita spoke about her progress and the milestones she achieved, particularly in the 100 meters.
Despite finishing fourth in the Olympic final, it was the best result by a British woman in the event in 64 years. She also managed a commendable fifth place in the 200 meters, underscoring her versatility and consistency.
“It is not a really proud achievement and I feel like I am really, really proud of that,” Neita shared when discussing her performance. Her journey to the top has been one of perseverance and steady improvement.
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In Rio 2016, Neita narrowly missed qualifying for the semi-finals of the 100 meters, running 11.41 seconds in the heats. Fast forward to Tokyo 2020, she made the final of the 100 meters, finishing eighth but with a personal best of 10.96 seconds in the heats.
Looking back, Neita expressed pride in her journey. “I got my first Olympic medal at 19 years old. I am 28 now and in the mix, having come fourth in the women’s 100 meters.
“Nobody would ever have thought that I would even have gotten this far from not making it out of the heats in 2016 in Rio, so I have come a long way,” she said.
Neita's path to success has been far from linear, but she has consistently believed in herself and her vision.
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“The thing about my journey is that it is slow and steady and it just takes time sometimes, and your journey is different. You just got to believe in yourself, trust the process, and keep going because it is so easy to maybe give up or lose sight of your vision, but if you keep going and keep proving that you can achieve anything, you can do it,” she added.
As Neita looks ahead, she remains confident in her abilities and is determined to continue improving. “I proved to myself this year that I just need to keep running, and it will come,” she concluded.
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