Snoop Dogg runs 200m in just over 34 seconds for summer Olympic trials
American rapper and producer Snoop Dogg stole the sporting limelight over the weekend when he participated in a 200m trial run in Oregon for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Set to be a guest commentator of the US media outlet NBC for the upcoming event, he raced alongside former athletes Ato Boldon and Wallace Spearmon on 23 June, according to Billboard.
Source: @nbcolympics on TikTok
The rapper even turned up in Nike shoes, a pair of pants emblazoned with the star-spangled banner, and a shirt sporting a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant.
Snoop Dogg runs 200m in 34.44s for trial run
Snoop unfortunately finished behind his two competitors, clocking in at 34.44 seconds.
This, however, didn’t seem to deter him any, with the rapper clapping when he saw his timing and adding:
34.44 for a 52-year-old? Ain’t bad.
He later posed next to a board showcasing his timing, pointing it out once again.
Source: @nbcolympics on TikTok
The rapper also gave viewers a taste of what to expect from his commentary for the upcoming Summer Olympics by commentating on the steeplechase run.
Source: @NBCSports on X
“Oh he’s jumping on top of the hurdle. You can do that?” he exclaimed. “That was a cold trick right there. I like that one. Went off the tippy-top.”
Netizens express appreciation for Snoop Dogg’s side quests
The video of Snoop completing his 200m trial run, posted to TikTok by the official NBC Olympics account, has since gone viral.
@nbcolympics Snoop Dogg had to check out his speed at Hayward Field during TrackFieldTrials24! 🔥 #parisolympics
Some users expressed their appreciation for his side quests — especially as sports seemed to be a far cry from what he usually does.
Source: TikTok
Other netizens were more amazed by his timing, pointing out that it was impressive considering his smoking habits.
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And there were those who couldn’t help but praise Snoop.
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As part of the coverage team for NBC in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, Snoop is set to make more appearances with “regular reports” on the Olympic Primetime Show, reported to start on 26 July.
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Featured image adapted from Olympics.
