Netflix’s Sprint Part 2 caused quite a stir as the two-part series focused mostly on Team USA’s track stars. The streaming giant’s decision to barely give any screen time to gold medalists such as Letsile Tebogo earned them huge backlash. However, as Masai Russell pointed out in the latest episode of the CITIUS MAG Podcast, Netflix didn’t do a stellar job of covering U.S. track and field athletes either.
While discussing the 24-year-old’s Olympic medal-winning journey, host Chris Chavez couldn’t help but wonder how Netflix could’ve given fans a closer look at Russell. “It’s like Netflix missed out on like falling you out for the whole season,” said Chavez, earning a passionate response response from the hurdler. “I know. I’m like, come on Netflix!” exclaimed the Olympic gold medalist.
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“Everyone just has their own little season, with their own thing going on. But I think now, like the women’s hurdles, it’s the time to showcase all of our stories,” Masai Russell said on the podcast. The Washington native echoed the sentiments of the entire track and field community in her response.
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