José Ludwig Rubio / Diario Libre
Just months ago, in March and April 2024, Bahrein runner Salwa Eid Naser was at the lowest point of her career. Listin Diario reports that the Paris Olympics silver medalist was suffering from depression, sleepless nights, and a history of injuries, doping tests, and suspensions. She recovered and ran for second place in the 400m in the Paris Olympics, losing to Dominican Marileidy Paulino.
What is most interesting, is that Naser was coached for the Olympic Games by Dominican Jose Ludwig Rubio, a star in his own right, but as a coach. To win the race, Naser did a time of 48.53. This is not Naser’s best time. In 2019, Salwa Eid Naser had won gold in the Doha World Athletics championship with a time of 48.14. At that time she was also coached by Rubio.
Naser was born in Nigeria but runs for Bahrein. Listin Diario reports on how she is...
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