Irish Olympic hopeful Rhasidat Adeleke pays emotional tribute to her first coach who ‘showed me values to have in life’ [Video]

RHASIDAT ADELEKE has paid an emotional tribute to her first coach Johnny Fox, who has died.

Fox passed away at the age of 83 after a short illness.

He was a well-known volunteer at Tallaght Athletics Club where Adeleke came through and he coached her to her European Under-18 200m title in 2018.

And the Olympic medal prospect welled up when she reflected on the impact he had on her.

Adeleke said: “I’ve been reflecting on everything he’s done for me.

“He was my first coach at Tallaght since I was about 12 or 13 and he built me up so much, not just as an athlete but my characteristics as an individual. He showed me the values to have in life and …