Maleehah Shakeel is a Senior Olympic Sports Writer at EssentiallySports, known for her sharp coverage of gymnastics, track and field, and swimming. She is one of the flagship voices who combines reporting depth with a feel for what keeps fans coming back. From the World Athletics Championships 2023 to the Paris 2024 Olympics and the Winter Cup 2025, Maleehah has covered the biggest moments in the sport. She's brought readers inside high-stakes rivalries—whether it’s Sha’Carri vs. Shericka vs. Shelly-Ann, and her breakdown of Noah Lyles’ brilliance through his battle against asthma shows her ability to blend athletic analysis with emotional depth. Her piece on Jordan Chiles during Paris was so engaging that it became a go-to hub for fans, updated in real-time with every new development. Beyond writing, Maleehah is passionate about how stories are shaped—from the headline down—and how smart, emotionally-driven framing helps great reporting land with readers. As part of EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program, Maleehah brings a strong editorial voice that focuses on the people, pressure, and turning points behind every headline.