Desiree Henry made a significant statement in the Novuna UK Athletics Championships, winning a silver medal in the women’s 100 meters and indicating that her recovery is on track.
A two-time Olympic medalist and double European champion, showed flashes of her peak form in Manchester, edging out stiff competition in a stacked final. But while the medal is a significant milestone, Henry has her eyes firmly set on something even bigger: qualifying for the World Championships.
And she’s leaving no stone unturned.
In a revealing Instagram post shortly after her podium finish, Henry announced a bold new chapter in her career.
she’s now training under the guidance of British sprint legend Linford Christie, the 1992 Olympic 100m gold medalist.
This shift in coaching marks a serious step toward reigniting her international ambitions. Christie, one of the most decorated sprinters in UK history.
Henry’s decision to join his camp suggests she’s doubling down on her pursuit of world-class success.
Once one of Britain’s brightest sprinting talents, Henry helped anchor Team GB to Olympic bronze in the 4x100m relay at Rio 2016 and claimed European titles in both individual and relay events.
After battling injuries and inconsistency in recent years, her latest performance and training switch point to a renewed hunger to compete at the very top.
With the World Championships fast approaching, all eyes are now on Desiree Henry to see if she can hit the qualifying standard and book her ticket to the global stage once again.
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