Olympics Writer
Maleeha Shakeel is a Senior Olympic Sports Writer at EssentiallySports, known for covering some of the biggest moments in global sport. From the World Athletics Championships 2023 to the Paris Olympics 2024 and the Winter Cup 2025, she has reported live on events that define sporting history. Her coverage has also been cited by Olympics.com on its official platform.
Whether breaking developments in real time, such as her widely-followed live blog on Jordan Chiles’ medal revocation, or crafting feature stories that explore the mental and emotional journeys of athletes, Maleehah’s work blends accuracy, clarity, and storytelling flair to resonate with fans worldwide.
As part of EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program, an in-house initiative to hone advanced reporting, editorial strategy, and audience-focused writing, she has developed a distinct voice that focuses on people, pressure, and pivotal moments. From chronicling Sha’Carri Richardson’s sprints to capturing Letsile Tebogo’s rise, her reporting offers readers insight beyond the scoreboard.
World Champion Climbs Back to the Top After Shocking Loss to NCAA Athlete
After suffering a rare defeat in Eugene, Oblique Seville answered with a commanding 100m victory at the Monaco Diamond League.
“I Was Screaming”: Julien Alfred Defeats Gabby Thomas to Take Olympics Revenge After 2 Years
Julien Alfred defeats Gabby Thomas in Monaco, breaking records with a stunning 21.51-second run two years after Paris heartbreak.
Olympic Champion Switches Events to Break 27-Year-Old World Record After Last Disappointing Race
Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi changed events after a narrow defeat, stunning the world by breaking a 27-year-old record in Monaco.
Track Legend Reveals Alleged Altercation Rumor at Sha’Carri Richardson’s Training Camp
Track legend discusses an alleged altercation involving Sha'Carri Richardson's training camp, fueling speculation ahead of U.S. Nationals.
Mondo Duplantis Challenges for Another World Record, But it’s Quite Different This Time
Mondo Duplantis targets another world record in Monaco, but this time he enters a new chapter as "Married Mondo" with fresh motivation.
Lindsey Vonn Shares Miracle Recovery Update by Starting Weightlifting in Under 5 Months
Nearly five months after her Olympic crash and eight surgeries, Lindsey Vonn showcased a remarkable recovery milestone in training
Gout Gout Forced to Announce Withdrawal from U20 World Championships Following Major Injury
Gout Gout withdraws from World U20 Championships after a major hamstring injury ends his gold medal dream and delays his 2026 campaign.
“Take Time Off of Work”: NCAA Champion Shares Money Struggles Ahead of US Championships
Former NCAA champion reveals the financial challenges of competing without sponsorship as she prepares for the 2026 U.S. Championships.
American Record Holder Confirms Shocking Withdrawal from US Championships
Olympic champion Masai Russell skips the USATF Championships after an unbeaten season, shifting focus to Monaco and future goals.
Summer McIntosh Withdraws From Canadian Trials After Breaking 17-Year-Old World Record
After a historic world-record swim in Montreal, Summer McIntosh ended her Canadian Trials campaign early to focus on recovery.
Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn Earn Top U.S. Figure Skating Support Ahead of 2026-27 Season
Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn secure A1 status as U.S. Figure Skating rewards its top performers ahead of the 2026–27 season.
Gabby Thomas Set to Clash With Julien Alfred and Adaejah Hodge Ahead of Monaco Diamond League
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas faces Julien Alfred and rising star Adaejah Hodge in a thrilling Monaco Diamond League 200m showdown.