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Olympic champion Masai Russell has shared a heartwarming moment on Instagram reflecting on her recent gold medal victory.
Olympic champion Masai Russell has been enjoying a well-deserved break after her sensational victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The 24-year-old hurdler, who captured the gold in the women's 100m hurdles, recently shared a heartwarming moment with her followers on social media after receiving a special tribute from a Smoothie King employee.
In a story posted to her Instagram, Russell revealed how she ordered a smoothie through a food delivery app, only to discover an unexpected and personal message.
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Scribbled on her smoothie cup were the words "Hurdle Queen," a nod to her recent Olympic gold medal achievement.
The sweet gesture seemed to touch the hurdler, who captioned the post: "I Door Dashed @smoothieking and look what the worker wrote on my cup."
Reflecting on her incredible success at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Masai Russell remains in awe of what she’s achieved, confessing that the experience still feels surreal.
"I always look at the brighter side of it, and I just continue to just hold that and work and just have faith," Russell shared.
"I mean the fact that to this day I'm still saying I'm the Olympic champion, it still sounds so crazy."
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Russell's journey to Olympic glory has been a story of perseverance, hard work, and rising above intense competition.
At the US Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, she clocked a world-leading time of 12.25 seconds, which put her in the spotlight ahead of the Paris Olympics.
That time was not only 0.1 seconds faster than Jasmine Camacho-Quinn’s 2020 Olympic record of 12.26 seconds, but it also cemented her status as one of the favorites for the gold medal.
Russell had to compete against a formidable lineup, including the defending champion Camacho-Quinn from Puerto Rico, Nigerian world-record holder Tobi Amusan, and French favorite Cyrena Samba-Mayela.
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The competition was fierce from the heats to the semifinals, with Russell managing to secure her place in the finals by finishing second in her heat with a time of 12.42 seconds.
The final race was nothing short of dramatic. Russell got off to a fast start, gaining an early lead, but both Samba-Mayela and Camacho-Quinn kept the pressure on.
The race was so close that the results had to be determined by a photo finish.
In the end, Masai Russell triumphed, crossing the finish line in 12.33 seconds, claiming the Olympic gold medal. Samba-Mayela earned silver, while Camacho-Quinn settled for bronze.
Russell’s victory at the Paris Olympics has not only elevated her status in the track and field world, but also earned her recognition from her alma mater, the University of Kentucky.
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During a college football game, she was honored for her achievements, further cementing her legacy both as an athlete and a proud Wildcat alumna.
Despite the thrill of winning Olympic gold, Russell remains humble and reflective about her journey.
"I’m still processing everything," she admitted.
"The support I've received has been overwhelming, and moments like this just remind me of how far I’ve come."
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