Seyfu Jamaal Joins the SportsShoes x Nike running Athletes in Residence Programme
Updated: Jun 25
We're proud to share that our athlete Seyfu Jamaal has been selected to join the SportsShoes x Nike Running Athletes in Residence Programme, a dedicated development programme supporting up-and-coming athletes on their career pathways.
Seyfu joins the programme on the back of a landmark London Marathon performance, running 2:15:30 to finish 3rd in the mass race and taking nearly 3 minutes off his personal best. It is a result that firmly establishes him as one of the most exciting marathon runners in the country.
The Athletes in Residence programme, run by SportsShoes.com in partnership with Nike Running, has a strong track record of developing elite distance runners and providing them with the platform to perform at the highest level. We identified this as the right opportunity for Seyfu at this point in his career and worked closely with the team at SportsShoes to make his inclusion happen.
This moment is the result of years of steady progression, resilience, and belief. From his inclusion in the World Athletics Refugee Team, to his international debut at the 2025 European Cross Country Championships, to coming under the coaching of Phil Kissi in 2025 to running 2:15 at London.
Everyone at Nxtstride is incredibly proud of Seyfu and excited for what comes next.
Whether it's securing the right partnerships, opening doors to elite programmes, or building the foundations for long-term success, this is what Nxtstride does. We find the right opportunities for the right athletes at the right time, and empower them to take the next stride.