Nia Akins After Winning A WILD US Olympic Trials 800m Final + Confidence Ahead Of The Paris Olympics

“Coming in here, I was confident in my training and what we’ve done and I felt ready, but also I felt like maybe everyone was feeling that way - so it was important to show up, take care of business, not sleep on anybody, and make it through the rounds as safely as possible.”
Nia Akins joins us live in Eugene after winning the 800m title at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials. Nia breaks down how she approached the 800m rounds at the Trials, how she stayed composed during the 800m final when chaos broke out, shares about how she gained confidence heading into the meet, how she and coach Danny Mackey structure her training + competition schedule, and lots more. Hear more from Nia in this episode of the CITIUS MAG Podcast.
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Guest: Nia Akins | @nia_akins on Instagram
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[@jsb937]

Wonderful interview. We all enjoy the heartwarming depth of this interview.

[@jessicaT12345]

Nia! I've such a crush on her!!!

[@tsmith2]

Nia is going to win Gold… I had her getting silver before Mu fell… it’s your time ms Akins

[@victoradeyemi6826]

Hodgkinson, Moraa ?

[@tsmith2]

@@victoradeyemi6826 bronze & silver… I’m American so there is bias.. also I’m just a Nia Akins Stan

[@jessicaT12345]

@@victoradeyemi6826 Nia trains at high altitude and i believe she will PB in Paris because she's in peak shape. Her toughest competition is Hodgkinson and Moraa, but if she's hungry enough for it, she can win. Moraa will be fierce and I think Moraa wants gold more than anyone, as it will be meaningful for her country and people.

[@Nubako463]

@@tsmith2delusional 😂

[@daven7885]

Bruh, she said her favorite musical genre to listen to was Christmas trap, and there's no followup?! Xmas trap?? Haha..good stuff from both though. I think she appreciates how much of a runner head u are..