Olympic Games 2024: Nicole Yeargin focused on Paris despite tough time

Nicole Yeargin admits a disappointing indoor season left her considering her future in athletics - but says she is now fully focused on the "dogfight" of securing a place in Team GB's squad for this summer's Olympics in Paris.

"When I came off the indoor season I was a little bit like 'what is going on, shall we hang these up? I don't know if I have got it in me'," she told BBC Sport Scotland. "So it was upsetting to run a slow time over and over again, when I know I could do better. I think that would go through anyone's head.

Born and based in the United States, Yeargin - who qualifies to race for Scotland and Great Britain through her Scottish mum - believes she is now a more mature athlete. Nicole Yeargin, Laviai Nielsen, Amber Anning and Ama Pipi claimed bronze in the 4x400m relay at the 2023 World Athletics Championships

"People have been waiting for me to take that next step and really dive into my talent. There is just more pressure now. I am not the youngster, I know everybody now - I know what time everybody is running.

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