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Australian sprinting sensation Torrie Lewis, who recently made headlines by defeating American star Sha’Carri Richardson in the Diamond League, has made a strategic move to propel her career to the next level. The 19-year-old has relocated from Australia to the Netherlands to train under the guidance of renowned coach Laurent Meuwly, the mastermind behind Dutch track star Femke Bol’s record-breaking success. This transition is part of Lewis’s effort to learn from some of the best in the sport.
Lewis has joined Bol’s training group, which is overseen by Meuwly, the national head coach of the Netherlands. He has been pivotal in Bol’s rapid ascent in the track and field world, and now aims to do the same for Lewis. The move is seen as a vital step for the young sprinter, who is determined to follow in Bol’s footsteps and cement her place as a top competitor on the global stage.
Lewis’s manager, Nic Bideau, emphasized the importance of finding the right environment and mentorship for the rising star. “We wanted Torrie to have a good role model, and there’s none better on the circuit than Femke,” Bideau told CodeSports AU. Bol, one of the most versatile and dominant athletes in track and field, has consistently been a top performer in both the 400m and 400m hurdles. She’s set multiple records and captured several international titles, making her an ideal figure for Lewis to learn from.
Coach Meuwly, who has been instrumental in Bol’s development, expressed his excitement about working with Lewis. “Welcome to the team, Torrie! Can’t wait to work together and build up on your recent successes. I am sure there are great things coming,” Meuwly said, signaling high expectations for the Australian athlete.
Torrie Lewis’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. Despite her young age, she has already claimed Australian national titles in both the 100m and 200m. Earlier this year, she set a new national record in the 100m with a time of 11.10 seconds, positioning herself as a serious contender leading into the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
With her sights set on the international stage, Lewis’s decision to train alongside Bol under the guidance of Meuwly could be the game-changing move that helps her reach new heights in her sprinting career.
