Breaking the 60mh World Record, Devynne Charlton Gets Special Recognition From the Government

The 2016 and 2020 Olympic qualifier in track and field Devynne Charlton’s Olympic career was a highlight for her country as she advanced to the grand global event for the 100m hurdles. Though she could not grab the title back then, she has paced her way to the 2024 Paris Olympics this season. Devynne Charlton finished sixth in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and delivered her best at the 2023 World Championship by finishing fourth behind Jamaica’s Danielle Williams. So, this season she has her best training running on the track.

From lifestyle changes to nutrition to stress management and professional fitness, her preparation for the Olympic title is on the way. The 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medalist, as per the Olympics report, stated, “I’m miles ahead of where I was last year. I’ve made so many changes, not just to training on the track, but so many lifestyle things off the track that go into it.” Henceforth, her latest contribution to her home country has given her a fresh recognition award from the Bahamian government itself.

Honored recognition received by Devynne Charlton

Specializing in the 100m track and field run in international competitive games, Devynne Charlton was recently recognized by her home country’s government for her exceptional contribution to the sports industry. Representing her country, the official Bahamian government was honored by the Minister of Tourism, Chester Cooper, for breaking the 60m hurdles world record. The star athlete brought home a gold medal at the World Indoor Championship in Glasgow.

This is the second time in three weeks that she has broken the 60m hurdles world record. She put up a 7.65-second title to achieve her first global title in the sport. Wishing that she could have been much better at her record, the Bahamian star athlete commented to CBC, “More records, more golds… I think I’m in the best shape of my life and only getting better.” And so far, she has sealed the only medal that the nation has been acknowledged with to date. This has given her a portrait of hers as a due respect to the Bahamian athlete. “This means a whole lot because I have set myself goals. To be world champion in Glasgow, it’s the perfect season for me.” With this being said, Charlton has just begun her Paris journey.

Determined to make history in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Being recognized by her home country is a tremendous boost to the Bahamian athlete. Devynne Charlton now strikes her aim for the 2024 Paris Olympics. She is now determined to make history for the Islands of Bahamas at the upcoming Paris Games. “I like to progress. So now, making the final isn’t good enough anymore. I want to be on the podium. Come away with a medal.”, says the Olympic qualifier.

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After consistently topping the podium with her spectacular performances on the track, Devynne Charlton is near to perfect in her hurdle game. Considering her usual scores in the track and field, she said, “Even if my last 40m stays the exact same, I’m already faster now. So, I think 12.2 isn’t out of the question, 12.1 is definitely doable,” she said of her plan to also lower her national record of 12.44 from last year.“, the World Indoor Champion declared.

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