Perfect role model: Sha’Carri Richardson’s teen rival picks Dutch star Femke Bol as the best training partner to propel her career

Australian rising speedster has picked Femke Bol over Sha’Carri Richardson as a perfect role model and will relocate to start training with elite Dutch sprint group.

Australian speed sensation Torrie Lewis, famous for defeating Sha’Carri Richardson in the Diamond League this season, has made a vital coaching switch to start training and learning from Dutch superstar Femke Bol.

The 19-year-old has relocated from Australia to begin her training under the tutelage of the award-winning coach Laurent Meuwly – the national head coach of the Netherlands, who has guided Bol through her record-breaking career.

According to Lewis’s manager Nic Bideau, the bold move was to ensure the talented sprinter has a good role model to learn and grow from.

“We wanted Torrie to have a good role model, and there’s none better on the circuit than Femke,” he said in an interview with @codesportsau.

Reacting to the news of his recruit, coach Meuwly said: “Welcome in the team, Torrie! Can’t wait to work together and build up on your recent successes. I am sure there are great things coming.”