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Twanisha Terry lauds genetics as one of two reasons behind her success on the track.
Olympic gold medalist Twanisha ‘Tee Tee’ Terry credits her blazing speed to a combination of natural talent and relentless effort. T
he American sprinter, who trains under Dennis Mitchell at Florida’s Star Athletics Track Club alongside Sha’Carri Richardson and Mellisa Jefferson, continues to refine her craft as one of the most promising athletes in track and field.
Terry played a pivotal role in the U.S. women’s 4x100m relay team that clinched gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. In addition, she held her own in the individual 100m, finishing fifth in a final packed with stars, where her teammates Richardson and Jefferson secured silver and bronze, respectively.
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17:00 - 31.10.2024
'She is highly educated' - American sprint icon Carmelita Jetter waxes lyrical of 'phenomenal' Sha'Carri Richardson's teammate 'Tee Tee' Terry
Jetter, who anchored Team USA to a 4 by 100m World Record at the 2012 Olympics, has revealed the qualities about Tee Tee Terry that make her a 'phenomenal' athlete.
Terry has always been recognized for her innate speed, but she acknowledges that success at the elite level requires more than genetics.
“I was naturally born with certain genetics. My coach always told me that I was so fast and I could do this and that, while some people had to build up to do things that I could do naturally,” Terry said on her YouTube channel.
However, the sprinter stressed that her growth on the track is a product of refining her technique and paying attention to the finer details.
“But over time, I have worked hard to increase my speed and become faster on each level,” she added. “In high school, I was running a certain time. Then in college, I became technically sound and faster. Now, I am even more technically sound by focusing on the smaller details. It’s definitely a mixture of both.”
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05:18 - 26.11.2024
'That is beautiful' - American sprint legends Justin Gatlin & Tyson Gay agree with Asafa Powell on the appreciative nature of Jamaican fans
Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay have agreed with Asafa Powell on how appreciative Jamaican fans can be, contrasted to US supporters, who almost never care too much about their heroes.
Terry’s path to the pinnacle of track and field began early. At just 19 years old, she delivered a standout performance at the Mt. SAC Relays in April 2018, clocking 10.99 seconds in the 100m. This feat made her the joint fourth-fastest U20 woman in history, setting the stage for her rise to stardom.
Her progression has been marked by resilience and determination, with each stage of her career pushing her to new heights.
Terry’s excellence extends beyond athletics. A two-time graduate of the University of Southern California, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications and later pursued master’s degrees in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Remarkably, she maintained a GPA above 3.5 throughout her academic career.
This balance of athletic and academic success underscores her discipline, a quality she continues to leverage as she sets her sights on future achievements.
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13:00 - 25.11.2024
British sprint icon Linford Christie on why modern sprinters like Noah Lyles, Kishane Thompson & Co have It 'easier' than past generations
American sprint legend Maurice Greene remains steadfast on his stance over modern sprinters, believing they have it so much 'easier' chances to dominate sprinting nowadays compared to his era.
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