New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): The Delhi Half Marathon 2026, promoted by Procam International, introduced two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo because the International Event Ambassador. The Bahamian sprinting sensation will lend her help to the celebrated race, which might be held on the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 18.
Known for explosive finishes and memorable consistency, she is among the most achieved sprinters of her era. She is a two-time Olympic Champion, having received gold within the ladies’s 400m at each the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics, as per a press launch.Â
Her Tokyo victory made her solely the second girl in historical past, alongside France’s Marie-Jose Perec, to efficiently defend an Olympic 400m title. She clocked a North American report of 48.36 seconds in that remaining, having already come near it in 2019 with a 48.37-second run on the World Athletics Championships in Doha.
Miller-Uibo started making her mark internationally whereas nonetheless a junior, competing for the University of Georgia, the place she additionally claimed an NCAA Division I indoor title. Her rise continued by the senior ranks, the place her mix of pace and composure shortly set her aside.
At the World Athletics Championships, Miller-Uibo claimed silver medals within the 400m in each 2015 and 2019, and a bronze within the 200m in 2017, earlier than lastly successful gold in 2022 at Eugene. Her private better of 21.74 seconds within the 200m stands as a Bahamian nationwide report.
Miller-Uibo has additionally loved success on the worldwide stage, successful gold within the 200m on the 2018 Commonwealth Games. She added one other main accolade to her resume with a gold medal within the combined 4x400m relay for The Bahamas on the World Athletics Relays.
Beyond her sporting achievements, Miller-Uibo is a passionate advocate for giving again to the communities in The Bahamas. She has been actively concerned in a number of charitable and neighborhood initiatives, notably these centered on kids and youth.
Speaking on her India Visit, Shaunae Miller-Uibo mentioned, “Running has taken me to many incredible places, but I’m especially excited to visit India, and particularly New Delhi, and be part of a race that has such a deep connection with its community. The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon brings together people from different backgrounds, with different stories and abilities, united by the simple joy of running.’
Having spent years competing at the highest level, I know that progress is built one step at a time. I hope my journey inspires runners here to trust their process, stay consistent and keep believing in what they can achieve. I’m looking forward to sharing this experience with the runners of Delhi and seeing everyone at the start line.
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Ltd, and Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd (the title sponsors), said, ‘Shaunae Miller-Uibo embodies the excellence, perseverance, and determination that make running such a transformative force. We hope Shaunae’s presence inspires more people to take up running, challenge themselves and discover the joy of the journey, while coming together for a larger purpose through our #RunForZeroHunger initiative.” Â
Vivek Singh, Jt. MD, Procam International , added, “Shaunae’s career has been defined by patience, excellence and persistence. She chased a World Athletics Championship title for years before finally claiming it, and that perseverance is exactly the message we want every runner on October 18 to carry with them. Having an athlete of her calibre as our International Event Ambassador reflects how this legacy keeps moving forward. As we mark the race’s 21st edition and step into its third decade, moments like this remind us why the Delhi Half Marathon continues to be a magnet for the world’s finest athletes. We’re confident her presence will inspire participants across every category to go the distance.” (ANI)