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Carl Lewis has expressed confidence in British sprinter Louie Hinchliffe's potential to excel at the Olympics after remarkable improvements under his coaching.
Nine-time Olympic champion Carl Lewis believes that Britain's new sprint sensation Louie Hinchliffe has the potential to become the best 100-meter sprinter the country has ever produced.
Hinchliffe, who has been training with Lewis for the past nine months, secured his spot at the upcoming Olympics by winning the UK Athletics Championships last weekend.
This victory not only earned him a place in the individual 100 meters but also marked a significant milestone in his sprinting career.
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Despite his rapid progress, Lewis emphasized that Hinchliffe still has work to do.
"He still has work to do. Obviously, he’s only been here nine months but I think he can definitely be one of the best that Britain’s ever had. He’s run 9.95, he can run faster," he said as per
Lewis, who has seen numerous athletes rise to greatness, is keeping the training regimen straightforward for Hinchliffe.
"It does take time. But he does have a plan, he does know what he’s doing, we’re going to keep it simple. He’s top six and run competitively with many of the guys ahead of him. The sky’s the limit and that’s the fun part," he added.
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Hinchliffe's journey to this point has been nothing short of remarkable as previously his personal best stood at 10.17 seconds.
However, since joining the University of Houston and training under Lewis, he has shaved off a significant chunk of time, lowering his best to 9.95 seconds.
This improvement culminated in his victory at the UK Championships, where he outpaced established names like Jeremiah Azu, CJ Ujah, and Reece Prescod.
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After the race in Manchester, Lewis lauded Hinchliffe's performance.
"Britain’s got the new anchor leg," he noted.
His prediction seems to be coming true as Hinchliffe's form continues to improve with each race.
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Lewis, who had flown from Houston to watch Hinchliffe compete, recalled their first meeting.
"I told him he was going to make the Olympic team albeit just for the relay.Well, absolutely not. Are you f***ing kidding me? But what I did believe was that he could run 10.0, that I could get him down from 10.1 to 10.1 and I thought that could be a relay spot," noted Lewis.
Hinchliffe's rise has been so meteoric that he has not yet been considered for Britain’s sprint relay setup, despite his impressive credentials.
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His success continued with his first national title further solidifying his status as a rising star in British athletics.
Lewis acknowledged Hinchliffe's achievements but stressed the importance of maintaining focus and striving for the next level.
"To say I thought he would win the NCAA and win here, I didn’t think that. But that doesn’t mean I’m surprised by the way he’s responded. My job is to say great we made it but it doesn’t end here you have to go to the next level. Now the goal is to make the final because anyone in the final can win, we know how it is now."
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