Adelle Tracey
ATHLETICS
Tell us about the highlights of your sporting career?
2023 World World athletic championships in Budapest. Running a National record and 4 second PB over 1500m and then going on to make my first world final over 800m finishing 7th and running two personal best's over 800m.
What were some of the challenges you experienced and how did you overcome them?
The biggest challenge I experienced in sport was competing at the Olympics with a torn plantar. This injury went undiagnosed until after my last race in Paris, three months after it initially occurred. The main difficulty was the uncertainty. I knew something was wrong, but without a diagnosis, I continued to train which, likely worsening the injury. Despite the pain and the unknown nature of the injury, I focused on taking it one day and a time, working hard off my feet by cross-training and made it to compete at my first Olympics in Paris. I made the experience my priority and everything that comes with competing on the world stage, and because of that, I was still able to enjoy competing for what was my first and only competition's that season. The ability to persevere but still manage to find fun in the face of adversity is what I consider my proudest career moment.
What have been your highlights while working at the Trust?
Having had the privilege of being mentored by Dame Kelly Holmes, I've experienced firsthand the transformative power of mentorship. I'm incredibly honored to now be in a position to mentor others, offering the same support and guidance that was so invaluable to me. It's a true honor to come full circle.
What do you do now alongside working for the Trust?
I am continuing to compete as an athlete. However I am also a professional makeup artist, creative, speaker and proud ambassador for the British dyslexia association, advocating for neurodiversity. I'm currently mentioning some of the next generation of Jamaican distance athletes and hope to continue mentoring young individuals through my role as a Dame Kelly Holmes Trust mentor.
What life advice would you give a young person?
Lean into having fun...because there is no fear when you're having fun.
What experience do you have of working with corporate organisations?
I have spoken on a range of panels for, Hoka, JC Decaux, Beauty Stack, ASOS, Samsung, Women's Sport Trust, British Dyslexia Association, Dementia UK & The Body Shop.
Competitive
Record
2024
Competed at the Pairs Olympic Games over 800m and 1500m becoming an Olympian.
2023
World Championship Finalist 800m (7th) in PB & 2024 Olympic QT 1.58.41 and 1500m Semi-finalist in a National Record, PB and Olympic QT of 3.58.77
2022
World Championship Semi-Finalist over 1500m & 800m, NACAC 1500m Silver medalist & NACAC 800m Bronze Medalist
2021
PB & Olympic QT over 800m and 1500m PB. Qualified for European Indoors & European Team Championships
2022 British Indoor 1500m Champion
2020
SB over 800m (1.59.87) and a PB over 1500m
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2012
2010
2009
European Youth Silver Medalist
British Indoor & Outdoor Bronze medalist.Commonwealth Games Semi-Finalist & European Championship Finalist (4th)
British Indoor & Outdoor Silver Medalist. British Road Mile Champion.World Championships Semi-Finalist.World University Championship Finalist (5th)
British Indoor 800m Champion
European U23 Championship Finalist (5th)
Nominated by Dame Kelly Holmes to light the Olympic Cauldron with six other young athletes
English Schools 800m Champion
European Youth Silver Medalist
