Olympic champ Sanya Richards-Ross finishes her first 5K at Disney World

Track and field champion and reality TV star Sanya Richards-Ross known for her gold medal 400-meter sprint performances in the Olympics and World track competitions tried a different kind of run this weekend – a 5K. She finished her very first 5K during Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.

Richards-Ross was among thousands of runners who completed the first event of the weekend that includes the 10K, half marathon and Two-Course Challenge (10K and half marathon) at Walt Disney World Resort.

In addition to the race, Richards-Ross stopped by ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for a meet-and-greet with fellow runners at the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo on Thursday. She also shared an inspirational message to the runners ahead of the 5K on Friday.

Richards-Ross, who won four gold medals in the 400-meter and 4×400- meter relay at three Olympic Games from 2004 – 2012, remains one of track and field’s most decorated female athletes.

Since her retirement in 2016, she has gone on to become a track and field TV analyst and reality television personality. She is currently starring in the hit reality show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”