“Great people work together” – Mechelle Lewis-Freeman of the World Championship relay team that included Shakari Richardson and Gabby Thomas
U.S. track and field coach Mechelle Lewis-Freeman said working with stars like Gabby Thomas and Shakari Richardson has helped them never lose their winning mindset. Freeman said she aims to help the 4×100-meter relay team achieve a world record in 2023. Mesh Lewis Freeman, a former track and field athletics and athletics competition, specializes in a relay of 100 m and 4×100 m, won the World Champion title in 2007, and two silver medals in the 2007 Panmer Game. I got it. The 44 -year -old football player had the right to participate in the 4×100 m relay in the 2008 summer tournament, but Dubinka’s boots were disqualified in the finals. After founding TrackGirlz to mentor women in track and field, Mechelle Lewis Freeman stepped into her new role as a coach after retiring. On a recent episode of Justin Gatlin’s Ready Set Go podcast, she talked about how coaching elite athletes like Gabby Thomas and Sha’Karri Richardson motivates her to think in one way only: winning. “In this team, you had to get great people working together and get everyone on board. You can never compromise on what’s necessary, which is winning. And anyway, when we look around, do you want to win? Do you want to win? Do you want to win? Well, everyone is the same wavelength. Now, whatever happens from here, you can\’t compromise that, and if you do, then you know that\’s the standard of how we operate.\” [47:58]
Gabby Thomas\’ relay coach added:
\”We broke a world championship record, the fastest time in world championship history. They have a potential, of course, of running faster. Everyone can say that all the time, but we know how to adjust. It’s not just about running fast, it’s about adjusting to win and get the job done. »
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Mechelle Lewis-Freeman talks about the caliber of the U.S. women’s relay team
Richardson and Thomas after winning the 4×1100m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics – (Source: Getty)
Mechelle Lewis-Freeman coached the 4x100m relay team that won gold at the 2023 World Championships. The team set a new championship record, falling just short of the world record, and in an interview after the 2023 World Championships, the 44-year-old said the world record was in her sights. “The world record will be broken soon. We know who we are now and can’t wait to break this world record in 2024. “I love Tianna Madison, Allyson Felix, Bianca Knight and Carmelita Jeter. They’re all great coaches, but they know we’re coming for them. Thank you for setting the standard, but it’s time to break it.” (via CBS19)
His students Gabby Thomas, Shakari Richardson and Towanisha Terry won the 4x100m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Did you like this article?
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