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Sprinter Morolake Akinosun Predicted Olympic Spot as Teen, Makes Good on Tweet

Related Topics: Twitter, July 30

Morolake Akinosun had lofty goals as a teenager in high school—but she certainly didn't lack self-confidence.

That much is clear from her Twitter account.

Back in 2011, a 17-year-old Akinosun sent out this tweet:

In 2016 I will be 22, graduated from a school I have not chosen yet, and going to the olympics (:

— Morolake Akinosun™ (@MsFastTwitch) July 28, 2011

Yeah, forget about "finding a date for prom" or "pulling off a senior prank" as senior goals. This teen had her eyes on the ultimate prize.

Let's get an update on where she stands five years later:

I tweeted that 5 years ago.