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Laura
Müller

Olympian 2016 Rio Olympics Germany 100m / 200m / 400m

Laura Müller is a German sprint specialist who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics as part of the relay team. She runs the 100m, 200m and 400m and has qualified individually for major championships across all three events.

She took time out of her busy schedule to answer our questions on training, competition and life as a professional sprinter.

Events 100m / 200m / 400m
Country Germany
60m PB 7.38i
100m PB 11.15
200m PB 22.65
Laura Müller at a track event Laura Müller hurdle drills

The Interview

What is your event in athletics?

Sprinting, 100-400m.

How did you get involved in sprinting?

I started in a small group of young kids when I was 8 years old and learned to love my sport.

What’s the best thing about being an athlete?

I love the process. Getting better day by day and seeing the beautiful small steps. I also love to travel and of course, represent my country on the big stage.

Describe your weekly training routine.

It’s separated into gym training twice a week, sprint training and tempo sessions. In summer, the training really depends on the competitions at the weekend, so it’s important to just show what you trained in winter and spring.

What is your career high so far?

My high was in Rio at the Olympics and my big goal is competing in Tokyo 2020.

How do you prepare for a competition?

I do my normal warm up, jogging, stretching, coordination and sprints, but it’s really important to prepare yourself mentally!

What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve had to overcome in your career thus far?

My biggest challenge was only running the relay in Rio although I had the qualification standard over 200m and 400m. However I was ill during the summer, so I ran the standards when it was too late to qualify individually. It was hard to watch the others run there.

Which other athlete do you look up to the most and why?

Sanya Richards-Ross, because she is authentic and was a world-class sprinter.

What’s your favourite food to eat that may be best not to tell your coach?

I love caramel salted popcorn.

What’s the strangest thing that’s happened to you during training or at an event?

Seeing that people in my discipline used drugs in the past and now they are standing at the starting line with you.

What one piece of advice would you offer to others starting out in athletics?

Always work hard and trust your talent. Good things take time, so be patient.

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