Irish star Rhasidat Adeleke announces she is turning professional

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Dublin athlete will forego her final year at the University of Texas ahead of the Paris Olympics

She then added: “I’m extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to represent THE University of Texas these past 3 years. I couldn’t have made a better decision! I’d like to thank absolutely everyone who supported me along the way and those that helped me become who I am today. However, I’d like to announce that I am forgoing the remainder of my eligibility and becoming a professional athlete.

On Friday, Adeleke will gets to test herself against Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone for the first time. The world record holder in the 400m hurdles is running the flat event this year and won the US Championships last weekend in a time of 48.71

 

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