Deji’s Doodles: Crouser and Tebogo continue their winning streaks after the Olympics as Nugent and Nuguse build on their confidence with wins in Zurich and Zagreb

Deji Ogeyingbo provided this Deji’s Doodles about the post-Olympic track and field season. 

Deji’s Doodles: Crouser and Tebogo continue their winning streaks after the Olympics as Nugent and Nuguse build on their confidence with wins in Zurich and Zagreb

What a weekend we had in Track and Field! Even after the Paris Olympics, we’ve still had a few Diamond Leagues to keep us company, with a couple of Continental Gold Tours to close the season.

Here are some of the major talking points from last weekend’s action

Ackera Nugent continues to stamp her authority over the women’s 100m hurdles

After her latest victory in the 100m hurdles at the Zagreb meeting, clocking 12.55s, Achera Nugent seems unstoppable. Her consistently delivering top performances have made her a formidable presence since the Olympics. This win further proves her growing ability to compete with the best. She’s showing that, despite setbacks, she’s hungry for more success and is rapidly closing the gap with the world’s elite hurdlers.

One of her most notable recent achievements was setting a meeting record of 12.24s at the Rome Diamond League, a performance that signaled her potential to become one of the sport’s brightest stars. However, Nugent’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges. Her failure to finish at the Paris Olympics was a significant disappointment, but it seems to have fueled her determination to bounce back stronger. That resilience is becoming a hallmark of her career, as she consistently shows the ability to deliver in high-stakes moments.

What stands out about Nugent is not just her athletic prowess but her mental toughness. Her ability to rebound from Olympic heartbreak and build momentum in the months following speaks volumes about her mindset. This maturity and focus are crucial in a sport as unforgiving as hurdling, where a single misstep can be the difference between winning and finishing out of contention.

After failing to make the final of the last two major championships, Nugent needed this streak of wins and performances to get going. Indeed, her season will end on a perfect note. With every race, she is building a reputation not only as a consistent performer but also as a clutch athlete who can deliver when it matters most.

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