Alaysha Johnson is making bold changes to her 2025 season as she sets her sights on dethroning Masai Russell while striving to elevate the financial prospects of track and field athletes.
Alaysha Johnson has made significant changes to her 2025 season and she intends to dethrone Masai Russell from the 100m hurdles throne.
For the first time in three years, Alaysha Johnson has skipped the indoor races to maintain her focus on the outdoor races fully with her main focus being the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan in September.
She also has focus on the LA 2028 Olympic Games and for once, she will be looking to go for a medal especially after the Paris Olympic Games heartbreak where she finished distant seventh in the final.
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The American hurdler revealed that it is a risk she has taken and this season, she is leaving no stone unturned as she looks to make a name for herself.
In an interview with Forbes, Johnson revealed that her first race of the season will be at the Diamond League Meeting in Xiamen, China in April.
“Anyone who knows me, I’m one of the biggest risk takers. I’m going to go for it. I want to bring a whole new audience to track and field. I have four years, maybe five if I push it,” she said.
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She believes in her abilities to transform the world of track and field and make athletes earn more from their talents.
Track and field is one of the most overlooked sport, with most athletes struggling to cater to their needs after retirement. However, that might not be the case going forward since Alaysha Johnson has a plan.
“I truly think I’m one of the biggest commodities in track and field. I’m not afraid to do things a different way,” Johnson said.
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“For me, it’s time to capitalize off of who I am and what I do. It’s not just about saying, ‘I’m a track and field athlete.’ I’m someone who travels the world and I get paid. Let’s make this as profitable as it can be.”
Alaysha Johnson has embraced bold changes in her 2025 season and is determined to make a lasting impact with her eyes set on dethroning Masai Russell.
Beyond the track, Johnson is on a mission to transform track and field, proving that athletes can thrive financially while redefining the sport’s future.
