'I still have that PTSD from the Olympics' — Rhasidat Adeleke taking lessons from year of growth

The track star is working hard but back in Dublin for Christmas.

ALL HEART: Rhasidat Adeleke was speaking as an ambassador for KPMG, which launched their research celebrating an inspiring year for women’s sport in Ireland. The study underscores the significant societal impact of female athletes, with a remarkable 92% agreeing that female sports stars have a positive impact on Irish society. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

By now she’s back in the thick of it – knee-deep in hill runs and long, lung-bursting reps. Heaving weights and grinding through a full gamut of finicky exercises in the gym, trying to iron all inefficiencies out of her stride. Searching for tiny fractions, knowing just how decisive they can be.

If all goes to plan, Rhasidat Adeleke hopes it will add up to her winning a first global medal over 400m at the World Championships in Tokyo next September. But there are many rivers to cross before she gets there.