Here are some key points about Rhasidat Adeleke's hopes for Olympic gold:
- Rhasidat Adeleke is hoping to become the first female athlete from Ireland to win a gold medal in Olympic athletics in Paris.
- Adeleke was born in Ireland to Nigerian parents.
- The 21-year-old is a silver medalist in the 400 meters European competition and a winner in the Monaco Diamond League meet.
- Adeleke has been the target of online racist abuse, which has been decried by Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris.
- Harris has saluted her as an inspiration to young girls and boys, and he has encouraged her not to let online abuse bring her down.
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