RHASIDAT Adeleke once again captured the hearts and minds of the Irish during her appearance on tonight’s Late Late Show.
The European Athletics Championships gold medallist chatted with host Peter Kielty about a numbers of issues, such as her Mum, her blossoming friendship with Grammy awar-winning pop icon and her heartbreaking Olympic loss.
Adeleke stunned in a full-length black dress with Texas-themed tassels to boot, and viewers on X were quick to take note.
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One commented: “Rhasidat looking every inch an athlete. Great personality too!”
Another added: “Rhasidat Adeleke just has that superstar glow!”
Another said: “Rhasidat Adeleke, what a light! Her and the Olympians over the summer were a badly needed dose of pure joy – the best of us.”
One mused: “Rhasidat Adeleke just oozes class and humility all at once. How lucky we are to have her represent this island.
“Long may her star continue to rise.”
As the interview progressed, Adeleke stressed the importance of the adult figures in her life growing up – from her Mum to a primary school teacher that encouraged her to join Tallaght Athletics Club when she was nine years old.
One viewer said: “Behind every good athlete, a great teacher, a great mother, a great support system.”
The Irish track star has become a national treasure after her efforts in the Olympic Games, and she is already a big name in the United States with her college in Texas.
21-year-old Adeleke finished fourth at the Olympic Games, just missing out on a podium place in the 400m.
She has already forged partnerships with global companies Allianz, KPMG and Nike.
And Adeleke did her brand no harm a fortnight ago after she was snapped with pop legend Rihanna.
Nine-time Grammy winner Rihanna looked in awe as she recognised the Irish sprinter before they hugged at the event in the English capital.
The 22-year-old seemingly bumped into Rihanna on Tuesday night before the famed singer realised she had been following her the Tallaght native’s sporting journey with Ireland.
Rihanna could be heard screaming ‘I follow you!’ as she pulled the Irish sprinter in for a big hug.
Sprint ace Adeleke was on the guestlist for the exclusive event and shared a series of stylish pics of her own from the evening out.
Her photo album drew as much praise from followers as a Rihanna one typically would.
The mother of two, who shares sons RZA, two, and Riot, 13 months, with her partner A$AP Rocky, 35, has been focusing on her makeup, skincare and now haircare business that she founded in 2017.
