Nigerian sprinter, Rhasidat Adeleke, born 29 August 2002 in Dublin, is one of the rising sprinters representing Ireland and is the first Irish woman to break the 50-second barrier in the 400 metres. She currently holds six Irish national records – 60m indoors, 200m indoors and out, 300m indoors and 400m indoors and out. Adeleke, in 2021 aged 18, […]
Rhasidat Adeleke: The Nigerian-Irish Sprinter Trumping The Odds And Blazing The Trail
The heady thrill of the unveiling of unknown power. The glistening sweat of hard work behind the scenes. The sweet taste of glorious triumph on the world stage. What sets a man apart from his contemporaries? What makes a man comb through the toughest of obstacles to emerge victoriously? Bravery, zeal, tenacity, undiluted passion! In a world trying to […]