Gabriella DeBues-Stafford has been on a role in 2019.
She began her year with a second place in the 5000m in Glasgow (only behind Laura Muir), running 14:57.45 on 4 January 2019. On the 26 January 2019, Gabriela DeBues-Stafford surprised many with a fine 4:24.80 at the NB Indoor GP, taking the victory.
Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, photo by PhotoRun.net
Now training with Laura Muir, Gabriela DeBues-Stafford has had a super season. On the 30 May, Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, took the lead with less than 400m to go in a fine 5,000m, setting a Canadian NR with a fine 14:51.59 in 4th. A series of fine 1,5000 (SB of 4:00.26), and miles (SB of 4:17.87), Gabriela took second in the mile in Birmingham, with a fine 4:22.47.
Andy Edwards interviewed Gabriela DeBues-Stafford post race. Special thanks to Andy Edwards for interview and Brian Eder for production services.