Japanese Abdul Hakim Sani Brown ran faster than the legend at the same age. Can he step up?
| Faster than Bolt? From prodigy to stardom Why is 21-year-old Japanese Abdul Hakim Sani Brown one of the most exciting prospects for Tokyo 2020? In 2015, he ran faster than legend Usain Bolt did at the same age. His blistering pace turned him from prodigy to stardom, when he clocked a national 100m record of 9.97 seconds. Meet the man that Japan and the world will expect to shine at Tokyo 2020. |
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| | How a Paralympian conquered self-doubt Growing up in a wheelchair, Australian Paralympic tennis champion Dylan Alcott was bullied extensively and ostracised from others. He overcame the impossible feeling of self-doubt and unleashed his potential. His trick? Talking it out. |
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| | Connect with refugee athletes From remarkable stories of resilience to delicious cooking classes. Book an Olympian and Paralympian Online Experience hosted by inspiring refugee athletes. |
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| | A new era for American weightlifting? Mattie Rogers is no stranger to pressure. Having scored three World Championships in a row, she is now leading a new crop of American weightlifters. Will Tokyo 2020 be the beginning of an era? |
| | | Stefano Ghisolfi’s climb to social media stardomThe 27-year-old Italian sport climber’s social posts, showing him climb the walls of his home has made him a viral sensation and inspiration. But how does that translate to some of the world’s hardest climbs? |
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| Does yoga & meditation improve fencing?Hong Kong, China fencer Vivian Kong has incorporated meditation and Zen philosophies in her daily training routine. Find out how it makes her a better fencer. |
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