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Noah Lyles praises a rookie hurdler after her third-place finish at the Zurich Diamond League, highlighting her promising debut season.
Three-time world 200m champion Noah Lyles recently showed support for rookie sensation Masai Russell following her third-place finish in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2024 Zurich Diamond League.
Russell, who is still fresh on the professional track circuit, clocked in at 12.47 seconds, closely trailing behind Jasmine Camacho-Quinn and Cyréna Samba-Mayela.
The race marked a series of strong performances for Russell, who has been under the global spotlight since her gold medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Despite the high expectations set by her Olympic success, Russell humorously addressed her growing pains on her X handle, reminding fans of her relative novelty in the field.
She stated, “I think people forget I’m still a rookie 😂”.
Lyles, who has himself been a prominent figure in sprinting, responded to Russell's post with enthusiasm, exclaiming, “GREATEST ROOKIE SEASON!”
His comment not only highlights his support for the newcomer but also underscores the significant impact Russell has made in her first professional season.
Russell's journey to becoming a top contender in the 100m hurdles is marked by her transition from the 400m hurdles, an event she described as her first love during a discussion on Lyles' podcast, *Sprint Talk*.
“I was just a runner for like seven years before I did any type of hurdling. Of course, the 400m hurdles was like oh this is cool. This is like a new event this is fun. That's what got me recruited,” Russell explained.
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'People forget I'm still a rookie'- Masai Russell responds to critics after loss to Jasmine Camacho-Quinn
Olympic champion Masai Russell faced criticism after a third-place finish but addressed detractors, asserting her growth during her rookie season.
Her shift to the 100m hurdles was a strategic move, influenced by the indoor track season's limitations.
“When I ran the short hurdles like my senior year, the 100m hurdles, I ran like 13.8s but I only ran the 100 hurdles four times before going to college."
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