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After clinching a gold medal in the 100m hurdle in her maiden Olympics campaign, Masai Russell is eying similar success in the 100m.
Fresh off her spectacular triumph at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Masai Russell is setting her sights on a new challenge for the coming year.
The 100m hurdles gold medalist, who dazzled the world with her blazing speed and precision, is now aiming to dominate the flat 100m sprint in 2025.
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07:22 - 23.12.2024
Masai Russell reflects on Bullis school’s pivotal role in her journey to Olympic glory
Masai Russell has explained how Bullis School, which has also produced sprinting wonderkid Quincy Wilson, shaped her journey to Olympic glory.
In an a recent training video on her YouTube channel, reflecting on her journey and ambitions, Russell shared her excitement about testing her speed without hurdles.
“I feel so much faster now. I’m really excited to see what I can run in the 100m this year,” she said.
She recalled running 11.5 seconds three years ago, despite lacking technical finesse while still in college.
“I didn’t know how to run then. I just stood up out of my drive phase, and there was nothing left because I hadn’t set it up right.”
With her recent focus on refining her technique, Russell is confident about her prospects in undertaking the new challenge.
“I’ve been practicing keeping my head down and not coming up too soon, which is a habit I have from hurdles."
"I’m fast, I ran 12.2 seconds with 10 barriers in front of me. I can’t wait to see what I can achieve without them. Stay tuned,” she added with excitement putting the sprinting scene on notice.
Russell’s aspirations align perfectly with her participation in Michael Johnson’s inaugural Grand Slam Track League in 2025.
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08:10 - 30.12.2024
'I want to be that person for them' - Olympic champion Masai Russell reveals ultimate target
Olympic Champion Masai Russell is positioning herself to be an example emulated by the upcoming athletes and is embracing the challenge.
The league, which promises to be a revolutionary addition to the track and field calendar, will feature four high-profile meets across iconic locations. The action kicks off in Kingston, Jamaica, followed by Miami and Philadelphia, before culminating in Los Angeles.
As Russell embarks on this new chapter, fans and fellow athletes alike are eager to see if the reigning hurdles queen can conquer the flat sprint. If her track record is anything to go by, the world can expect yet another electrifying performance from the former Kentucky Track athlete.
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