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Shaunae Miller-Uibo Named Ambassador for Delhi Half Marathon
Shaunae Miller-Uibo is a famous runner from The Bahamas.
She won two Olympic gold medals in the 400-meter race.
She will be the International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon.
The race will take place in New Delhi on October 18.
Miller-Uibo is excited to visit India and meet runners there.
She wants people to remember that improvement happens one step at a time.
She has also won medals at other major athletics competitions.
Outside racing, she supports projects for children and young people in The Bahamas.
Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo has been named International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon.
The Bahamian sprinter won women’s 400m gold at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The race is scheduled for October 18 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
Miller-Uibo said she hopes to inspire runners to trust their process and progress one step at a time.
She is also involved in community and charitable initiatives focused on children and youth in The Bahamas.
- Who
- Shaunae Miller-Uibo, a two-time Olympic champion from The Bahamas.
- What
- She was named International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India.
- When
- The half marathon is scheduled for October 18.
- Why
- She will help inspire runners and promote the event’s community-focused message.
Key facts
- Ambassador
- Shaunae Miller-Uibo
- Event
- Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon
- Date
- October 18
- Venue
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Olympic titles
- Women’s 400m gold at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020
- Olympic distinction
- Only the second woman to successfully defend an Olympic 400m title
- Community focus
- Initiatives supporting children and youth in The Bahamas
Quotes
Shaunae Miller-Uibo
Bahamian Olympic champion and International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon
“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.”
rediff.com
“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.”
rediff.com
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