Sasha Zhoya, a French 110m hurdles specialist, has set his sights on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with big ambitions. After winning the 2021 world U20 championship and finishing sixth at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Zhoya is determined to push himself even further.
Despite his young age of 21, Zhoya approaches his races with a strong mindset. Drawing on his background in ballet and music, he creates a mental space where he convinces himself that he is the best and the most dominant athlete. This self-motivation has driven him to success in the past, including setting a world U20 record of 12.72 in the hurdles. Now, Zhoya is aiming to surpass Aries Merritt’s senior world record of 12.80 seconds, as he sees the potential for himself and his competitors to reach new heights.
Acknowledging the level of competition at the senior level, Zhoya is fueled by the hunger to reclaim his top position that he held in the junior ranks. With athletes like Grant Holloway and Devon Allen running near the world record, Zhoya sees himself as a contender to break the barrier. He visualizes himself not just achieving the 12.80 mark, but going beyond it with a faster time. As he prepares for the upcoming Olympic Games in his home country, Zhoya’s determination and focus are driving him towards becoming a gold medalist on the world stage.
Zhoya’s motivation and belief in himself will propel him towards his goals of breaking Aries Merritt’s senior world record of 12.80 seconds and becoming a gold medalist at Paris 2024 Olympics Games.
Zhoya’s journey towards achieving these goals has been nothing short of remarkable