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Masai Russell has praises Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall for her engaging Instagram presence following their gold medal triumphs.
Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell recently sent words of appreciation to her fellow Olympic gold medalist and friend Tara Davis-Woodhall.
Both athletes concluded their campaigns with dominant victories adding to their already impressive legacies in track and field.
Russell, who clinched gold in the 100m hurdles with a remarkable time of 12.33 seconds, defeating top contenders Cyrena Samba-Mayela and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, shared her thoughts on who she enjoys following most on social media.
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During an interview posted on Instagram, the 24-year-old athlete gave a heartfelt shout-out to Davis-Woodhall praising her for the engaging and exciting content she regularly posts online.
"I’m just gonna say, my friend, Tara Davis-Woodhall. Her content is exhilarating, it’s exciting. She’s insane, she’s crazy, she’s interactive, she’s just herself. So, definitely my close friend Tara," Russell said, making it clear that Davis-Woodhall's vibrant personality and unique content have captured her attention.
Tara Davis-Woodhall, who competed in the long jump event at the Paris Olympics, also made history by securing her first Olympic gold medal.
She leaped to a height of 7.10 meters, outjumping the reigning champion, Germany’s Malaika Mihambo, and American teammate Jasmine Moore, who registered jumps of 6.98 meters and 6.96 meters, respectively.
Davis-Woodhall's triumph came after months of self-affirmation and manifestation, which she later revealed on her Instagram page.
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In a candid post, Davis-Woodhall shared her journey of mental preparation leading up to her Olympic victory, expressing gratitude and pride in her accomplishment.
"8/08 that’s the day I win the Olympics," she wrote.
"A saying I’ve been saying for MONTHS ever since I found the schedule. Any time the clock says 8:08 I say out loud that that is the day I win the Olympics. My journal is filled with affirmations and truths about myself. Filled with goals and dreams."
Aside from their Olympic victories, both athletes are enjoying some much-deserved time off.
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Davis-Woodhall is currently celebrating her achievements with her husband, Hunter Woodhall, who also struck gold at the Paris Paralympics, winning the men’s 400m T62 race with a time of 46.36 seconds.
Meanwhile Russell competed in Alexis Ohanian's Athlos NYC event, where she added a bronze medal to her collection in the 100m hurdles.
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