Eugene Amo-Dadzie, who labels himself “the quickest accountant on the earth”, has simply backed up his phrases on the observe, after clocking 9.93 (0.1) in Graz, Austria (June 16).
It’s a mark that places the 30-year-old joint-fourth alongside Reece Prescod on the UK 100m all-time listing, solely behind Linford Christie, Zharnel Hughes and James Dasaolu.
So as to add extra context, it’s additionally the joint-sixth quickest time by a British athlete in historical past.
Amo-Dadzie, who trains at Lee Valley and represents Woodford Inexperienced and Essex Girls, solely began sprinting critically 4 years in the past and has improved his private finest by precisely a second from 10.93 to 9.93.
That is how Eugene Amo-Dadzie clocked 9.93 (0.1) 🔥
In doing so, he went joint-fourth on the UK 100m all-time listing 🇬🇧
In 4 years, he has improved his 100m PB from 10.93 to 9.93 💥pic.twitter.com/c6u8wqYd6y
— AW (@AthleticsWeekly) June 16, 2023
He completed third within the 60m at this 12 months’s British Indoor Championships and subsequently received his first British vest on the European Indoor Championships in Istanbul.
Amo-Dadzie bought by way of his warmth however exited on the semi-final stage after working 6.64 to complete fifth.
After his semi-final, AW spoke to Amo-Dadzie and this can be a Q&A from the blended zone interview.
This may not be the final time you hear about Amo-Dadzie’s story.
Eugene, that is your first main worldwide championships, how was that?
It was good to get my first Nice Britain vest and get an concept of what it’s like on the European circuit and I felt at house. There was no imposter syndrome and it was good to combine it with the fellows.
By the grace of God, this would be the first of many vests. I’m trying ahead to open air and what I’ve achieved on this indoor season bodes very well for that. So I’m joyful and excited.
How’s your journey been throughout the sport. You point out you’ve been an accountant, so how does that work?
I name myself the quickest accountant on the earth! There could also be some accountants on the market that suppose they’ll beat me.
My story within the sport is a little bit of a novel one. I used to be 26 [2019] after I first began working critically and I ran 10.93 in my first season. God has been so good and final 12 months I ran 10.05.
I’ve not likely set any expectations. I’ve bought a fantastic staff round me, together with my coach Steve Fudge, and it’s a staff which might be an enormous a part of this.
Monitor and area is a person sport however what you say as we speak and getting a British vest, I’ve bought to provide an enormous shoutout to these guys as they’ve been unbelievable.
“For those who’ve bought a ardour, go for it.” @TrackDadzie has simply run 9.93 (0.1), going joint-fourth on the UK 100m all-time listing 🇬🇧
This was our interview with him on the European Indoor Championships again in March 💬
🎙️ @TimAdams76 pic.twitter.com/QjwEpTbGgp
— AW (@AthleticsWeekly) June 16, 2023
So that you began out at 26, you’re fairly a later bloomer?
You recognize what it’s? Coaching smart, I rely myself as a 20 or 21-year-old as a result of I don’t have the wear and tear and tear that somebody at 16 might need for instance.
I’m not treasured about my journey and what I’m attempting to do is present people who no matter ardour they’ve bought – that is inside and outdoors of observe – go for it. In life typically you suppose you haven’t bought sufficient time and I’m simply right here to show that you could go on your desires.
By typical considering, I shouldn’t be right here however something is feasible with God. I hope you’ll see me in additional British vests and repping the nation. In order that’s somewhat message for the folks.
What’s the explanation for beginning at 26 and what do you wish to get out of the game?
So the explanation for beginning that late in all honesty is that one in all my finest buddies Ben advised me that I ought to attempt sprinting critically and that I ought to give it a go. We have been enjoying Saturday League soccer collectively and I used to be fast at school however I by no means actually joined a membership or took it critically.
My expectations are to vibe and have enjoyable. I’m attending to journey world wide and meet new folks.
As I stated, I’m not treasured about my journey. I actually wish to put my message and story on the market and hopefully encourage somebody. That may be nice.
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