What it takes to become an Olympic runner | Sport Explained
2024-06-28に共有
Reekie, born in a North Ayrshire town famed for poets and smugglers. A mere 0.09 seconds off a bronze medal in the 800m in Tokyo three years ago, she confesses that’s she was then “broken”, “terrified” and “frazzled” by the lingering effects of glandular fever and the severed alliance with long-term coach Andy Young amid accusations of controlling behaviour. That was a year ago.
She knows how difficult that will be. Keely Hodgkinson is the fastest this year with a time of 1min 55.78sec. Reekie is ranked third in the world with a best ever mark of 1:56.90.
With the barring of Russian drug cheats and athletes with differences of sexual development, the 800m is more open these days, but challenges and dangers lurk with every step.
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コメント (21)
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Love Jemma. Been plugging away at it for years so close to the very best in world, unfortunately plagued by misfortune. She deserves a medal in Paris
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Nice video, thank you. I am a fan of her since I saw her the first time a couple of years ago. I like it when she gets aggressive, when she switches into attack mode. Great to watch! All the best for Paris!
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Thanks for sharing ❤
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Pleasure to watch 👍
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what a beautiful trio - I think she's so lucky having the Gunnells for support
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Goodluck at Paris ! I hope you win the Gold medal 🥇 Jenna Reekie !
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Her joy of running is so present and wonderful to see. I wish her all the best in Paris.
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💓 very good
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Cool, now I have somebody to cheer on in the Olympics. Makes it so much better.
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AWESOME
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Good luck Jemma.
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Tu es la meilleure comme je t'aime et je t'adore beaucoup
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Amazing to think she's only just started with weights! All the best for Paris.
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Being an Olympian is always good hope the world leaders could be one❤❤🎉🎉
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Good luck!
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Aiming for higher than air❤❤🎉🎉
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❤❤❤
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I like her!
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😍😍😍😍
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"Nah is not funney eive got schwooll".