Rhasidat Adeleke, an Irish sprinter, has broken a Guinness World Record. She became the first Irish woman to run the 400 meters in under 50 seconds, setting a new Irish record with a time of 49.28 at the Paris Olympics. This achievement also made her the fastest Irish woman in history over the 400m.
Here’s a more detailed look:
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400m Record:Adeleke’s time of 49.28 at the Paris Olympics broke the previous Irish record of 49.90, which was set in Florida last month. This made her the first Irish woman to run under 50 seconds in the 400m.
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Other Records:Adeleke also holds seven individual Irish national records in various events, including 60m, 100m, 200m, 300m, and 400m (indoors and outdoors), as well as two national relay records.
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Olympic Performance:Adeleke finished fourth in the women’s 400m final at the Paris Olympics, setting a new Irish record with her time of 49.28. She also contributed to the Irish women’s 4x400m relay team, which came fourth in their final and established a national record.
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Background:Adeleke, born in 2002, is a Dublin-based sprinter with Nigerian heritage. Her parents, Ade and Prince Adeleke, are of Yoruba descent.
