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British sprint star Louie Hinchliffe has left legendary coach Carl Lewis choosing instead to work with a passionate, less experienced coach.
Britain’s sprint sensation Louie Hinchliffe has made waves in the athletics world this year with his meteoric rise on the track.
After breaking into the elite ranks by running a remarkable 9.95 seconds to clinch the prestigious NCAA 100m title, Hinchliffe quickly established himself as one of Britain’s most promising young sprinters.
Yet his decision to part ways with nine-time Olympic champion Carl Lewis, his coach at the University of Houston, has raised eyebrows in the sprinting community.
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Hinchliffe, who narrowly missed the Olympic final in his first Games appearance this summer, explained that his move is a result of an undeniable feeling.
“No one else gave me the feeling my Olympic room-mate had,” he aid as per Guardian.
“No one seemed to be as passionate as Richard. He knows a lot about the sport. It just felt right. You know what feels right, and that felt the best.”
Lewis had cautioned Hinchliffe about leaving college early, calling a quick leap into professional athletics “fool’s gold.”
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But Hinchliffe, whose ambition has always been rooted in becoming a professional athlete, saw his path differently.
“It’s been a dream of mine ever since I was a kid to be a professional athlete,” he said.
“I could have stayed in school and possibly got that degree, but is it something I’m passionate about? No. I was the NCAA champion, so there wasn’t really anything else for me to win there.”
For Hinchliffe, the decision to change coaches is also about aligning with someone who is wholly focused on his success.
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Unlike Lewis, who balances multiple commitments, Hinchliffe’s new coach has made him a top priority, relocating his training base to Saltburn-by-the-Sea in the north of England.
Training is split between Middlesbrough and Gateshead, a shift that brings Hinchliffe closer to home and to a coaching relationship he describes as both disciplined and effective.
“It’s not as much of a bromance now,” he says of the partnership.
“It’s more of a stricter relationship. He’s the coach, so I’ve got to listen.”
Despite his limited formal coaching experience, Hinchliffe’s new mentor , Richard Kilty has already proven to be a guiding force, focusing intensely on Hinchliffe’s individual development.
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He even turned down other top athletes, stating that “ultimately, Louie is my priority.”
Hinchliffe’s training group includes Joe Ferguson, a British sprinter with experience on the world stage, and possibly another international athlete, all chosen to support Hinchliffe’s progress.
For Hinchliffe, whose career trajectory is set to follow an ambitious path, choosing a coach who shares his goals and philosophy is crucial.
The pair first met by chance when they were assigned as roommates during the London Diamond League.
From there, a bond formed that was cemented by their shared philosophies and training mindsets.
“We just had very similar philosophies,” Hinchliffe says. “Very similar minds. I think that’s why we hit it off so well.”
Richard Kilty,a recently retired athlete himself, remains undeterred by those who doubt his coaching capabilities.
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He believes that Hinchliffe’s potential is limitless and is driven by a mission to see his protégé reach the pinnacle of the sprinting world.
“I’m going to make it my mission to do whatever I can on a daily basis to help Louie be the best in the world,” he says.
“And I want to become one of the best coaches on the planet. It’s the start of a great journey.”
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