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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Athletics – Men’s 400m – Final – Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – August 5, 2021. Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas in action on his way to winning gold alongside Michael Norman of the United States and bronze medallist, Kirani James of Grenada REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Athletics – Men’s 400m – Final – Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – August 5, 2021. Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas in action on his way to winning gold alongside Michael Norman of the United States and bronze medallist, Kirani James of Grenada REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
A gold medalist in the 2019 and 2020 Olympics, he is a world champion in the 400m track race. This Bahamian track and field sprinter has been competing in the 400 and 200m track races and specializes in them. Just as his extreme good qualities, his more individualized characteristic of not giving up personifies. Ever wondered who this star is?
Often known as the Gardiner of the Bahamas, this strong-willed athlete surprises everyone with his performances. Not only does he make his comeback, post his injury, but he also strives to win the men’s 300m at the SC Invitational.
Bahamian track and field athlete promises to never give up
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Ever since his last injury, his only focus has been on how to come back, and that too really fast. He has set a record for the second-fastest time ever indoors. Adding more spice to it, this record stands second to his very own world-best record. Back to full health, Steven Gardiner has again become a champion on record and in people’s hearts by winning at the South Carolina Invitational.
Steven Gardiner 🇧🇸 is back!!
In his first race since injury, he clocked a time of 31.78s to win the men's 300m at the SC Invitational, the 2nd fastest time ever indoors, only behind his own World Best.
Matthew Boling 🇺🇸 was 2nd in 32.84s & Matt Hudson-Smith🇬🇧 3rd in 33.82s. pic.twitter.com/A7TBhre4KY
— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) February 2, 2024
With Matthew Boling and Matt Hudson-Smith securing the second and third positions respectively they had a tough fight amongst themselves during the race. Steven allured everyone with his charming performance by finishing the track in just 31.78 seconds. Matthew and Matt also missed by fate their first positions. Both of them made a record of 32.84s and 33.82s, respectively. Steven Gardiner has proved his metal here in this moment. But who had known that a heavy injury too could not shake his conviction of always being the best?
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What was the injury about last year?
The injury of Steven Gardiner in the year 2023, was heartbreaking for many of his fans. During his semi-finals of the 400m track race, his tendons suffered a grade 1 sprain. This injury extended to the whole of his right knee, because of which he had to take a break from his physical routine.
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Unhappy with his fortune, he upgraded his spirits and knew that he could make a comeback soon, which was quite surprising to his fandom (as it was quite soon). Fans are all thrilled to see him back on track now and he is justifying his course well in here – here in 2024!
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