"It's a weight off my shoulders" | US 200m champion Abby Steiner on signing for PUMA

"It's a weight off my shoulders. It's been something I've been so excited about sharing."
US and NCAA 200m champion Abby Steiner on signing with PUMA, how she nearly became a soccer player and ambitions at the World Athletics Championships.
Euan Crumley and Jason Henderson ask the questions.
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[@kaevekplays1903]

Dude.... How could you not love this woman. She's incredible.

[@thku4grace]

What does this young woman not having going for her in this life? Talent, looks, good speaker, intelligence, and maturity at the tender age of 22.

[@silk3778]

She probably Needs a good Man . That's the Other Challenge...

[@rickjames21]

I am such a huge fan.

[@tommygun5038]

This is when women peak.

[@ARIZJOE]

As Abby matures, and wins more, she could be a huge media personality with a lot of endorsements. A beautiful girl. A credit to Dublin, Ohio.

[@JL-fx2cd]

way out of your league cowboy...

[@gregjames9875]

Why didn't she go to Ohio State!!??

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@gregjames9875 Because ohio state sucks, that's why.

[@chrisgullett4332]

No she could not. Nothing against her, but track and field does not produce many stars. Maybe 7 or 8 in history, and like two of those of have been women.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@chrisgullett4332 If Abby--a caucasian--breaks a world record in any individual event, she will absolutely be one of those rare stars. She's only 22. Runners peak at 27. She very well may do it.

[@seanwallace89]

She seems like a great and humble person. I hope she finds success and happiness in whatever direction she chooses to move. I've enjoyed watching her compete and represent the US!

[@silk3778]

She already found happiness and Success..She Ran a 9.86 Split in the 4×100 Relay...

[@anibaljrbalt]

Class act. I hope she continues to do well.

[@jimbones155]

You are a class act; good luck tonight Abby.

[@aloyscubs66]

Fresh from college and first time in a world stage is a great accomplishment for Abby. Being in the final on her first world championship she’s alrady a winner. I hope she can get a medal. It’s a tough final. Go Abby!

[@markcynic808]

She's top ten in the 200m and has potential, but needs to step up her performances. 5th place isn't winning, btw.

[@mcronn1002]

Abby showed what hard work 😓 and being focused can do .!! You earned this contract. Congratulations 🍾 to you and Elaine.!!

[@ryanrichardson9915]

Just a wonderful young woman. She will represent the US with grace and class for years to come.

[@masonponton6166]

she’s a good speaker, definitely a gift alongside her speed. go abby!🇺🇸🏆

[@lionheart4529]

Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@alexarihani2902]

She says “yeah, yeah” too much. It’s annoying to listen to

[@masonponton6166]

@@alexarihani2902 it’s an easy transition word that helps to show you’re actively listening. she still speaks very fluidly and maturely. don’t listen if it annoys you.

[@moisesojeda1085]

@@alexarihani2902 Are you American?

[@lylestavast7652]

@@alexarihani2902 yeah, yeah... whatever.

[@davidgow4900]

This is a superb interview because it"s a conversation between a well-informed interviewer and an articulate athlete. Congrats to both.

[@rogerkirkendoll1844]

It wasn't given, you earned it !!! Congratulations Abby, you're a true champion🧡💯

[@claudiogonzalez5139]

Been watching this lady since her Kentucky track days last year. When worlds started it made a comment that Abby would surprise folks at the meet. I was ridiculed at my prediction, it didn't change my views on this speedster however. And I'm so glad that this little gal excelled and brought 2 gold home. Right- on to the RIGHT-ON'S!!!!

[@robdog7516]

Amazing woman. She works hard and deserves all the best.

[@TommyShlong]

She's completed over 50 races this year, whooped ass and stayed injury free. Pretty amazing

[@dreadog6425]

Love the Jamaican team outfit in the back ground. Showing respect.

[@kennethhubler1693]

She’s marvelous and a true joy to hear from and watch!!!

[@Newholland1982]

She’s such a beautiful woman inside and out,and she has wheels to boot,she’s also a machine,the amount of races she has run this year is nothing short of incredible

[@djkreigline2760]

Djk34💘💝🥰😘 are you single I hope you are

[@gregoryhill7960]

You and the USA teams did a wonderful job 👏 keep on getting better

[@nnbell2496]

young lady, we are so proud of you, your talent and your character...

[@manuelalmendarez2232]

She worked hard to get there and the competetion is grueling.she definitely deserves it,and to enjoy it and i hope i wish other athletes ,who deserving ,to be blessed like her.the lord knows that we need bright spots and some joy in this life and things like these are good to see.

[@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe]

Congrats to Abby! Exciting to think about her potential. BTW- I coached with Mia Hamm many years ago. Fierce on the field and quiet and shy off...though she was also good at practical jokes. The paper plate water trick!

[@davidclos6193]

Go Abby. Can't wait to watch you run in the world champion matches. Beat of luck and I'm supporting you here in Michigan. Win or lose I'm a huge fan, just do your thing. 💘 you

[@thejookking]

GO 🇯🇲 JAMAICA!!!

[@lionheart4529]

@@thejookking Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come one Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@JesusChristISTHEONETRUEGOD]

@@thejookking Jamaica runs with PED needles hanging off their asses.

[@rachelchildress6823]

Congrats Abby. Run your race.dont feel pressure. You have nothing to lose.im proud of you

[@lionheart4529]

Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@narottamdas3343]

Really a huge fan of you already Abby. Humble, beautiful, intelligent and a good sports ambassador of USA Athletics. Puma s going to make a lot of money off you. Smart move. Love and support from South Africa

[@arthur-ri4zo]

Abby, you light up my life.

[@kevinnapier8996]

I hope that @PUMA takes to a new level by creating a signature shoe for her. #Congrats @Abby_Steiner!!

[@jamescaricola6439]

Love to have her represent the USA for many years to come!

[@thejookking]

GO JAMAICA 🇯🇲!!!

[@lionheart4529]

@@thejookking Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@johncherks9116]

@@thejookking go home

[@jasonparkinson7621]

Abby is the future. Keep at it. 👍

[@lionheart4529]

Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@Max__apex]

Are you homosexual??

[@georgeevans1149]

Congratulations Abby "Sunshine Stunner" Steiner....well deserved and we all cheering for you sweet heart and REMEMBER YOU HAVE MORE PEOPLE LOVE YOU AND CHEERING FOR YOU THAN NOT Abby you're ABBYSOLUTELY GLOWING AND SHINING LIKE THE STAR YOU ARE 🌟💫✨....KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK🥇🥈🥉🏃‍♀️💨💨💨💨🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🍾🍾💪🏾💯‼️

[@lionheart4529]

Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@GoForwardPs34]

Wow Shellye Ann just blazed thru the 200m semi final today. She left no uncertainty about her dominance. Might be another Jamaican sweep at 200m. Thanks for hosting USA

[@housewifeuntilheaven1593]

@@GoForwardPs34 Wow, our 3 Collegiate athletes and Jenna Prandini just humbled the Jamaican Dream Team in the 4x100! AMAZING. And then again in the 4x400! DOUBLE AMAZING! Thanks for coming to our World Championships, where our entire Team USA also won the meet!! ❤️🇺🇲💙🥇🥰🥳😊👍👊

[@STASHYNSKYI]

Well done Puma . Puma& Strainer # Germany

[@wondertrip]

Abby Steiner is an excellent sprinter, especially at 200m and 400m, and like Allyson Felix, should have a very successful and long career! Here's wishing Abby Steiner only the best!!!

[@M.O.G.]

Go all out in this race Abby, you can do this.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

What an amazing athlete. She is very likeable and humble. As for Puma - I have three pairs. LOVE me some Puma. 👍

[@geschicktehande2719]

What an athlete, so awesome to watch. Wishing her continued growth and success!

[@michaelwheeler9465]

What a breath of fresh air…🙏

[@misterlexx2721]

From whom? Gabby Thomas is also an articulate young lady who is from a top university.

[@andrearatkovic4048]

Absolutely! Refreshingly graceful and lovely.

[@TrillEverything]

You racist devil's suck. Abby is a great runner. All the BLACK track runners are awesome... Except for the one idiot. Why are you people so sick & deeply twisted?

[@thejookking]

@@misterlexx2721 You know what _'they'_ mean. Their great Albinoid hope!!!

[@lionheart4529]

@@thejookking Exactly! Lol. Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@IMPureRay]

When I saw Abby run the first few times I was blown away by her turnover rate and top-end speed. Then.....when I watched her in a 4x400 the first time I halfway expected a kind of typical "rabbit tightening up in the last 100" effect from her......but holy cow! Turns out she has tremendous conditioning and ran a very impressive 400M also. I'm very impressed with her athleticism.

[@wadetaylor1583]

Wow amazing.Love watching you race.Continue the great work

[@rubenluna3285]

Levelheaded, smart & very fast on the track field...best of luck with blessings from above. Go Abby!!!🇺🇲

[@georgeokane6608]

wow. few runners I have heard are this humble and articulate. Good job Abby.

[@adelynmoncada3406]

Love her abby steiner is a shooting star 🌠 who's about to become a superstar ✨️, can't wait to see her compete this weekend

[@lionheart4529]

Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@Max__apex]

Because she is white yeah ?? What else is different about her adelyn??

[@GoForwardPs34]

Wow Shellye Ann just blazed thru the 200m semi final today. She left no uncertainty about her dominance. Might be another Jamaican sweep at 200m. Thanks for hosting USA

[@needleneedle6294]

Such a good interview!! I love all things Abby!!!

[@publico22]

Watching her in the relays at Kentucky I wonder if Abby would consider the 400 along with the 200. She’s a nice 100 meter runner, but her top end speed and endurance are world class!!!

[@oncearunner32]

I'd love to see her focus on the 400. She's obviously great at the 200, but I wonder if her best event isn't the 400m. I'd bet coaches have talked to her about it.

[@lionheart4529]

Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@johndecker7881]

@@oncearunner32 nope she is a one trick pony . LOL .

[@johndecker7881]

She chickened out .

[@armasrammo4793]

A nice thought; makes sense. She's in a good spot right now to potentially consider that possibility for sure.

[@johnfaw]

A very special talent...Wonderful to see a JAMAICA outfit in the background...you have now made my list of favourites

[@michaeldeane9029]

Gee, I wish I was 50 years younger. Such a lovely, down to earth young woman. You had me as soon as you said you played football (soccer). I'm enjoying watch your progress. When you switch on your afterburners you must give your opponents and their trainers the heeby jeebys. Onwards and upwards... love from down under (that's Australia to you).

[@michaelscurr9046]

All the way from OZ go Abby❤️🤟

[@LionelLiftsVegas]

This girl came out of nowhere. That’s what’s up!! Hats off you her. She’s performing extremely well!

[@legsonpinate9640]

Felicidades por tu desempeño en el campeonato mundial.🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

[@shawnr6852]

Dare I say.....the next Flo-Jo! Abby Steiner is amazing!

[@yesterdayproductions1019]

She's a GREAT role model for young women.

[@Ghostmanriding]

An excellent interview!

[@nahulanham1821]

My very favorite female sprinter.

[@Smile-uwokeup-2day]

Congrats to ya Abby here sign with puma best wishes for all USA athletes n Jamaicans yes I route for both countries am from JA .

[@1949ala]

A joy to watch , great success ahead

[@Uramledtube]

Congratulations Abby !….. You are a true INSPIRATION. Putting Track on the map !

[@robdog7516]

I remember her running and winning a race and turning to look at the time and putting her hands up to cover her mouth out of surprise. What a great moment.

[@rafaelrodriguez8116]

Beautiful and humble.. love her representing the US. Such pretty eyes 🥰

[@luizteixeira5594]

It is just the beggining of a great history. I'm happy tô see you writting it.

[@DCW020905]

A piece of humble pie will keep you focused. And she seems to have had hers. Good luck Abby!

[@tru3dialect]

Beautiful smile 😁, congrats on 2 gold 🏅

[@KrustyKlown]

Sponsors will be FIGHTING to give this girl money.

[@stevemickelson6502]

What a great human being. Abby makes following her so much fun. I hope she gets into the Olympics and does well. Don’t let negative people get you down.

[@stran8624]

Love this girl.

[@hanslaurentius4618]

It shows, a very young and unspoiled lady with a huge career in front of her. Her personality is very charming and attractive. So I wish her good luck, lots of Medals 🏅 and hopefully many others follow her footsteps. 😊

[@ggalaxy9065]

What a great athlete & beautiful lady! My wish for her, when the time is right, is that she meet a wonderful, highly motivated guy who will love & treasure her all of their life together!❤❤

[@DDSRacer01]

Abby and McLaughlin, my favorite track athletes 💪👏👏💯💯

[@djj3357]

All the best Abby.... you're an inspiration 🕉

[@edpayton4798]

It’s so humbling every time, I hear this young lady speak.

[@rawhidewolf]

What does every great champion need? An opponent. Jamaica has blessed you with 3. Go get em!

[@lionheart4529]

Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@sanjd6882]

Wow comes across so well!

[@danaparker6131]

Such a lovely, wonderful human being. She's something special!!!

[@michaelfrink9128]

I think you summarized the young ladies best quality . :)

[@robinred1851]

I love this girl. No fancy clothing on the track, no arrogance, just being herself and doing what she does best, running like the devil. (😂😂). Keep running girl and stay like you are. With love💖 from the Čech Republic 🇨🇿.

[@dubdsy5376]

She is beautiful & talented!!!

[@knightu1642]

This reporter asked great questions of Abby and I'm sure it was a pleasure having her look into his soul when she answered back! 🤣😂

[@GL22]

Abby has a good head on her shoulders and is humble. She will be a good spokesperson for the sport as well as a good representative for team USA on the world stage. Looking forward to seeing what she can accomplish in her first year as a pro.

[@tjworker5482]

A very nice and humble young lady. We’d appreciate that from everyone else🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@lionheart4529]

Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@jasonriley9677]

Good luck champ! She's all that, and then some!

[@kipwonder2233]

This kid looks shredded🤩. Sprinters always have that Marvel superhero body👏👏👏.

[@ZENTEN7777]

The full package of awesomeness

[@rudygarcia3869]

Excellent personality, way-to-go. Your life will be great!!

[@Kingfisher1215]

Is it just me who finds the guy in the back hilarious? He was really focused in that TV.

[@m118lr]

Such Class, a REALLY Special woman here..

[@konradkiaser1343]

Steiner is German. Bavarian to be exact. She's 22. As she matures she will improve. Fun to watch.

[@capoleader3793]

The Jamaicans are here Abby

[@lionheart4529]

Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@PInk77W1]

She says yeah a lot. u go girl

[@RedBoxDanceCompany]

I'm such a big fan of hers!!!👏👏🙌

[@cameronblanchard1008]

I love this woman, humble, beautiful, Intelligent, oh yeah she can run!

[@claubit32]

Congrats!!😊

[@guittadabe5214]

Puma just hit the jackpot with Abby. What a breath of fresh air she is as compared to the anti-American athletes with terrible attitudes that Nike just loves to sign nowadays!

[@thejookking]

Oh yeah??? Like who??

[@Username_647]

@@thejookking It’s code for non white athletes lol.

[@samanthacurl2640]

@@thejookking you won't get a answer.. he is typical murican crybaby

[@haroldmclean3755]

GO ! GO ! SUPER 🌀STEINER ! I am Super Stoked for Her 👍

[@billwilson4210]

She is so beautiful ❤️

[@marktorres8114]

What an amazing unique world class athlete.

[@ChosenWon]

A class act.

[@rudygracia5573]

I disagree with a lot of these commentators;I think Abby WILL do very well publically after her athletic career,like Phelps.She's super sweet,a great example/role model,uber intelligent,beautiful,humble..Very photogenic and looks great on camera.

[@2008israelramos]

What a fantastic athlete and beautiful person.

[@stellabrown909]

CONGRATS GAL!!!! Ur the best. Very happy for you Abby. Can I be your manager? 😂

[@calvinjohnson8662]

Great. Happy for her. Classy.

[@michaelfrink9128]

Impressive off the track as well . Kudos to her and her parents.

[@roustabout4fun]

Missed her during the mixed relay~

[@lionheart4529]

Come on Jamaicans take down this pale demon from the third world dump known as AmeriKKKa! I’m FBA 🇺🇸 but I will be rooting for the Jamaicans the day she races against them! Come on Jamaican queens! 🇯🇲

[@johndecker7881]

She chickened out that’s why .

[@Engle36]

She seems like a beautiful person. I love the Jamaican outfit in the background. 😁😁😁😁😁