“Darren Campbell, the British Olympic sprinter, was my sprint coach at Middlesbrough - yet the best advice he gave me was to slow down. That might sound strange but he said: 'You have too much speed - you don't always need to run at 100 per cent.' I was used to running flat out every time, but he told me, 'You know how quick you are, slow down.'”

Malian professional footballer and midfielder

Adama Traoré, also known as Adama Noss Traoré, is a Malian professional footballer from the modern era. He plays as a midfielder and has represented Mali at international level since 2015. He is known for his career in club and international football, including his time with Amedspor. His profile is defined by his work in midfield and by his role with the Mali national team.