Charlotte Henrich aims for LA Olympics after breakthrough season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Welsh 400m runner Charlotte Henrich has set her sights on the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles following a successful summer in 2026. At just 20 years old, Henrich won bronze with Great Britain at the World Athletics Relays and earned multiple medals this season, including silver at the European Championship. She broke the Welsh 400m record twice in a month, finishing with a personal best of 50.58 seconds. Henrich, raised in Kent but of Welsh descent, has gained confidence after her wins and shares her aspirations for future competitions, fostering a sense of belonging among elite athletes.
- •Henrich won bronze at the World Athletics Relays in May.
- •She set a Welsh 400m record twice this summer.
- •Completed season with a personal best of 50.58 seconds.
- •Hopes to compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Rising star Henrich daring to dream of LA Olympics
"Welsh 400m athlete Charlotte Henrich has her sights set on Los Angeles having found her confidence with a breakthrough summer in 2026.
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