‘When you finally cross…’ – Julien Alfred on childhood Olympic ambitions and why early career setback never weighed her down

A litany of problems chronicled Julien Alfred’s early life as an athlete but the Olympic 100m champion rose above adversity to the top of the world in Paris. Paris Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred’s career so far has been full of mishaps and triumphs in equal measure. While Saint Lucia‘s finest developed an unassailable mentality weeks before…

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‘Positive pressure’- Noah Lyles credits Rai Benjamin, Grant Holloway & Co for helping him navigate tough times

Noah Lyles has revealed how Rai Benjamin, Grant Holloway and Co helped him navigate through tough times and overcome challenges. Triple world champion Noah Lyles has credited Olympic 400m hurdles champion Rai Benjamin and Olympic 110m hurdles champion Grant Holloway among others for helping him overcome life’s challenges. Lyles, who has had to deal with…

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‘She is a true professional’- Usain Bolt’s former coach warns Masai Russell & rivals as he takes over Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan

Glen Mills, now coaching Tobi Amusan, has praised her professionalism and warned her 100m hurdles rivals of improvements under his guidance ahead of 2025. Usain Bolt’s former coach Glen Mills has fired warnings to Masai Russell, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Ackera Nugent and other formidable 100m hurdles runners ahead of 2025. This comes after he started coaching…

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‘I thought my first Olympics would come at LA 2028’- Great Britain’s next big thing reflects on surprising Olympic journey at 17

The 17-year-old reflects on her unexpected Olympic debut in Paris, describing it as an incredible learning experience and the pinnacle of her 2024 season. English teen sensation Phoebe Gill had an outstanding 2024 season but as she started, she never expected things to turn out like that. One that surprised her the most was making…

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‘You can’t peel back the facts’

American Noah Lyles in the reigning Olympic and world 100m champion but his time in the specialty is not near Usain Bolt’s 9.58 seconds recorded at the 2009 World Championships. American sprints legend Justin Gatlin has weighed in on the ongoing debate regarding the fastest man in the world. While many believe Jamaican legendary sprinter Usain…

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‘Cheating has victims’- Michael Johnson weighs in on World Championships silver medalist’s Christmas wish

Michael Johnson has reaffirmed his commitment to clean sports, responding to doping challenges with hope, honesty and unyielding integrity. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has continued to use his platform to advocate for integrity in sports. Johnson, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and eight-time World Champion, is celebrated not just for his dominance on the…

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‘This part of my life is over’

Seven-time Olympic champion Allyson Felix explains how competing in five Olympic Games allowed her to develop a clock-like system but the now-retired athlete is happy to serve athletics in a different role. Seven-time Olympic champion Allyson Felix is satisfied that it was the first time in 24 years that she graced the Olympic Games without…

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‘They can achieve greatness too’ – Oblique Seville reflects on empowering young Jamaican athletes with his story

Jamaican youngster Oblique Seville was an inspiration at Immaculate Conception High’s Adi Day, sharing motivational words with aspiring athletes. Jamaican sprinting star Oblique Seville has taken a step beyond the track to inspire the next generation of athletes, sharing words of wisdom at Immaculate Conception High School’s Adi Day. The annual event, supported by adidas,…

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