Gillick believes Adeleke's set up in Texas is "ideal" for Olympics

David Gillick believes Adeleke’s current setup in Texas is an ideal base to launch her Olympic aspirations. “Her off-track environment seems really positive and you can’t underestimate that. Also she seems to have a really good relationship with her coach".

ADVICE TO RHASIDAT: David Gillick is well placed to offer advice to Rhasidat Adeleke about managing the hype and expectation that lies ahead. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

He was once in her shoes. The Irish record holder at 400m, an athlete with the potential to win global medals. As such, David Gillick is well placed to offer advice to Rhasidat Adeleke about managing the hype and expectation that lies ahead.

“Don’t come back to Ireland,” he laughs. “I mean that from a very positive standpoint. Because as you run into Worlds and Olympics, she is one of our stars and sometimes it’s nice to be away from the madness, the expectation, the pressure. You can kind of hide a bit more over in the States.”