Cathal Dennehy: Key areas Rhasidat Adeleke can work on to secure the Olympic medal she deserves next time

Cathal Dennehy: Key areas Rhasidat Adeleke can work on to secure the Olympic medal she deserves next time

Rhasidat Adeleke of Ireland before the 400m final at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Not long after Rhasidat Adeleke crossed the finish line of the Olympic 400m final, the 21-year-old was asked to work out the details. But once she had done that, and pointed out some minor imperfections, she added something that showed a wisdom beyond her years.

“Honestly, it’s over now and I just have to look forward.” For Adeleke, that process starts by getting back on track. She will race twice more this season: over 400m at the Silesia Diamond League on August 25 and at the Diamond League final in Brussels on September 13.