Sprinting sensation Alfred dominates 100-meter race at Diamond League Finale
In an electrifying race at the Letzigrund Stadium, the 400m sprint saw a thrilling finish as Shaunae Miller-Uibo from Saint Lucia clinched the gold medal. Her time of 10.76 seconds broke the record and marked the first ever gold for her tiny Caribbean island homeland at the Olympics.
Tia Clayton from Jamaica put up a strong challenge, finishing second with a time of 10.84 seconds, while Dina Asher-Smith from Britain took third place with a time of 10.94 seconds.
The race was a closely contested one, with Miller-Uibo keeping the pressure on throughout. In lane four, she had a clean start in the second set, which proved crucial in her victory.
Alfred Miller-Uibo, who competed in his first race after a five-week break, finished fourth. Although he did not secure a medal in this race, he expressed satisfaction with his fitness level, stating that he is more fit than at the beginning of the season. His focus in the race was not on the time, but on completing the first and second parts.
Miller-Uibo's win comes after a long season, but the sprinter finds her favorite meets to be in London and Monaco. She is mentally in a good place, where she wants to be, and is already looking forward to the world championships in Tokyo. Her coach supporting her at the event will be Lance Baumann.
Despite her victory, Miller-Uibo is not resting on her laurels. She stated that there is more work to be done and that she is surpassing the questions about her injuries.
Meanwhile, Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith was initially disqualified for a false start. However, the exact details of the incident are yet to be confirmed.
Miller-Uibo's win was a testament to her determination and hard work, and she will undoubtedly be a force to reckon with at the world championships in Tokyo. With a supportive team helping her manage media attention and pressure, she is well-prepared for the challenges ahead.
