NBA and Athletics: Olympic champion Masai Russell stars in All-Star celebrity game alongside fellow Olympian Shelby Mcewen
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Paris Olympic champion Masai Russell was in her element at the NBA All-Star Celebrity game alongside fellow Olympian Shelby Mcewen as both competed against each other in the Olympian's skills challenge.
With hurdles and 3-point shots as obstacles, Russell showed her superiority over the hurdles but succumbed to Mcewen's shooting proficiency as he handed Team Rice the victory. The track stars gave an entertaining game to NBA fans' excitement as they showed their skills on the court.
Olympians @masai_russell and @ShelbySm5 competed in a Skills Challenge at the quarter break 🏃♂️🏃♀️
— NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2025
Shelby McEwen earned a 3-point shot inside in the arc for Team Rice 🎯#RufflesCelebGame on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/lxwUQmKMWr
At the Paris Olympic Games, Russell stunned a stacked field to win the gold medal in the women's 100mH, while Mcewen also produced a brilliant performance to win the silver medal in the men's high jump event.
NBA 🤝 Athletics@masai_russell and Shelby McEwen are trading in their spikes for sneakers - catch them at tonight’s NBA All-Star Celebrity game 🏀
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) February 14, 2025
Who will you be cheering for? 👀 pic.twitter.com/3Ud5iIgkd1
The hurdling star already began the 2025 season on an outstanding note, by winning all her 60mH races and equalling her lifetime best of 7.76s, which currently stands as the second-fastest in the world this year.
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