Shafiqua Maloney (born 27 February 1999) is a middle-distance runner from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.[1][2] She holds the 800 m national record both indoors and outdoors.
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She studied for two years at Southern Illinois University and in 2018 moved to the University of Arkansas.[2] She has competed at 200m, 400m, 800m and in 300m hurdles events. She won the 800 m gold and the 400 m silver medal in the 2021 NACAC U23 Championships.[3]
She competed in the women's 800m event at the 2020 Summer Olympics,[2] and was the sole flag-bearer for her country in the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Shafiqua Maloney, one of SVG's leading middle distance runner,..." thevincentian.com. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ a b c "Athletics Maloney Shafiqua - Tokyo 2020 Olympics". Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "OECS Shines at NACAC U23 Champs". The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Headed to Tokyo: 14 Olympians With Razorback Ties Qualify for Games". University of Arkansas News. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
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