In Episode 3 of Road to TrackTown Season 3, Olympic 100m hurdle gold medalist Masai Russell gives us an inside look at her indoor season, with stops at the New Balance Grand Prix and the Millrose Games.
She opens up about the experiences that shaped her—from growing up in the DMV to her path through the University of Kentucky, where she still trains as a pro. With gold from Paris under her belt, she’s aiming even higher this season, and her pursuit of greatness is just getting started.
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“Road to TrackTown” provides an all-access look at athletes’ journeys on and off the track throughout 2025 and culminating at the USATF Outdoor Championships. Presented by Lexus, Season 3 features an all-woman cast on the road to the national championships in TrackTown U.S.A.
About Masai:
Reigning Olympic champion in the women’s 100m Hurdles; 2024 USA champion in the women’s 100m Hurdles, and 2025 USA indoor champion in the women’s 60m Hurdles. Russell is the NCAA record holder in the 100m Hurdles and holds the fifth fastest time ever run in the discipline. She is sponsored by Nike.