You can only be a WORLD champion if you beat individuals or teams representing the WORLD.
Being the “best in the world” and a world champion are different.
One is subjective, one is fact.
*Note: you’ve yet to see any non-american NBA players take issue with this sentiment 👀
Thank you for everyone who came out to make this moment. We have been working on this one little walk-in for 4 weeks and hopefully next time their will be more athletes.
Nigerian athlete, @RJAlowonle is one of 14 candidates vying for a place in the @WorldAthletics Athletes' commission. Only six people will be elected at the general elections in Budapest. Alowonle has represented Nigeria at major competitions, including 2019 World Champs in Doha.
I made it to 25 years old today! A mark that for African Americans is a big mile stone. By this time in a Black man’s life we are either put in jail for life, killed in gang related events, or killed just for the color of our skin. So when I say glad I made it to 25 I mean it!!!
400m hurdle U.S. Olympian @KennySelmon announces his retirement at 25.
He ran his personal best of 48.08 (No. 22 on the U.S. all-time list) finishing 2nd at last year’s U.S. Olympic Trials. Reached the semis at the Tokyo Olympics.
His post: https://t.co/xdmbxLVcIj
Most people are not willing to pay what it cost to go after their dreams. You are going to have to hurt a little bit and be uncomfortable. If you don’t want to be uncomfortable, please do not pursue success.
I interviewed an #OLYMPIAN!!! Incredibly candid and wonderful human, @KennySelmon, all about #MentalHealth. What a journey. Don't want to miss! Thanks, @ResilientGA for having me yet again serve as a vessel to share another worthy #story.
https://t.co/spzudM2P3q
Marshawn Lynch just logged onto national television with a sideways camera, while eating a snack, said "what's up big dogs" and then told them he took three shots of Hennessy before the game.
Beast Mode is a national treasure
On Oct. 28, I will join Chrishaunda Lee Perez, @ChrishaundaLee, for a live, virtual conversation about resiliency and pushing through setbacks to achieve your goals. This free event is hosted by Resilient Georgia. Register today at: https://t.co/pWHfW2t75x
#ResilientGeorgia