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The former world record holder shed light on the difficulties sprinters face when they make certain adjustments.
American sprint legend Michael Johnson has supported Gabby Thomas following her mile run that left her in ruins.
Thomas, renowned for shredding opponents in the sprints, was left in tatters when she took on the mile during her training as she builds endurance and speed for her specialty.
The sprinter could only finish in five minutes and 43 seconds, while her training partners Tamara Clark and Tia Jones completed it in 6:10 and 7:18 respectively, a result that saw her explaining herself after, as fans saw the fun side of it.
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15:22 - 14.12.2024
'I'm a sprinter, it's all I know'- Gabby Thomas attempt at running a mile goes horribly wrong
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas' recent attempt to run long distance did not go as planned.
"My toxic trait is believing I could run a sub 5 mile,” Thomas posted on X before adding: “I know there’s a video circulating of me running a mile time trial…I may have went [gone] out too fast that first lap, but I’m a sprinter, it’s all I know!"
The last part was in defence of her tactic of starting out too quickly and burning herself in the rest of the laps, pointing to her lack of experience in the four-lap race.
However, Johnson has come out in support of Thomas, revealing that he was also in the same position during his running days.
“I been there. That’s a different kind of pain,” Johnson, a four-time Olympics champion, posted on X, in reference to a clip that has a weary Thomas hitting the floor after the race.
Sprinters are no strangers to trying out longer races as they help them to build their endurance and speed which is vital during competition.
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05:30 - 12.12.2024
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It may have been a painful experience for Thomas but the mile in the legs will help her become a better sprinter as she looks forward to a successful 2025 season after claiming three gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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