'Heating up...'-Masai Russell fires warning shot as she announce event for season opener

American sprint hurdler Masai Russell has revealed her first competitive event for what promises to be a busy 2025 season.

The Olympic champion in the 100m hurdles is set to kick off her season next weekend with a 60m hurdles showdown, though the event’s location remains undisclosed.

Russell teased the announcement on Instagram, building anticipation among her fans.

She posted, “Heating up…Planned to be opening up in the 60H next weekend... stay tuned for more details.”

This marks the beginning of what is expected to be an action-packed year for the star athlete.

Coming off her historic debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she clinched gold in the 100m hurdles, Russell is eager to build on her triumph. The 60m hurdles event will set the tone for her season as she eyes further accolades.

With the World Athletics Indoor Championships scheduled for February, Russell’s performance in the shorter hurdles race will be closely watched as a potential indicator of her form.

The championship is one of the major highlights of the indoor season, and Russell is expected to contend for top honors.

Adding to her busy calendar, Russell has already signed on to compete in the inaugural Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track Meet.

This meet will provide her with a platform to showcase her versatility as she aims to excel not only in hurdles but also in the 100m flat sprint.