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Keni Harrison, a former world record holder in the 100m hurdles is eying a claim back to the top in 2025.
Olympic medalist and former world record holder Keni Harrison has embarked on a significant new chapter in her career, relocating to Arizona to join a new training group and coach under the Altis crew.
This decision marks another pivotal step in her athletic journey, as she continues her pursuit of excellence amidst the challenges and triumphs of an elite hurdling career.
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Harrison confirmed the move in a recent Instagram post, captioning it, “Year 9 loading… AZ,” while tagging her location as Arizona and referencing the “AZ Altis crew.”
This transition is a testament to her relentless drive for growth and her readiness to embrace change to refine her craft.
Harrison’s career has been a rollercoaster of remarkable achievements and formidable challenges.
After setting the world record in the 100m hurdles in 2016 with a time of 12.20 seconds, a record later broken by Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan (12.12 seconds), Harrison has faced intense competition and moments of disappointment.
Following the 2022 season, Harrison moved to train under renowned coach Bobby Kersee, joining a high-profile group that included Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
Despite the promising environment, her journey has remained complex, as evidenced by her bronze medal finish at the 2023 World Athletics Championships and her sixth-place finish in the U.S. Olympic Trials, which saw her miss qualification for the Paris Games.
Rising stars like Masai Russell, who claimed gold at the Summer Games, have added to the depth of competition Harrison faces.
The 100m hurdles remains one of the most competitive events in athletics, with a field brimming with talent.
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Reigning Olympic champion Russell, Jamaica’s Ackera Nugent and Puerto Rican specialist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn present a formidable challenge to Harrison’s aspirations.
Harrison’s move to Arizona and her partnership with the Altis crew signal her unwavering commitment to remain at the top of her game. As she approaches the ninth year of her professional career, the hurdles ahead are both literal and figurative.
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