Devynne Charlton’s World Record-Breaking Singlet Donation to Museum of World Athletics
Discover how Bahamian hurdler Devynne Charlton made history by donating her world record-breaking singlet to the Museum of World Athletics after her exceptional performance in Glasgow. Follow Charlton’s inspiring journey from overcoming injury to becoming a global athletics sensation.
Bahamian Hurdler Devynne Charlton Donates World Record-Breaking Singlet to Museum of World Athletics
In a gesture that celebrates her exceptional indoor season, Bahamian sprinter Devynne Charlton has donated her Bahamian team singlet and name bib from the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow to the Museum of World Athletics (MOWA). It was in that singular performance that Charlton lowered her own 60m hurdles world record to 7.65 seconds, securing her first global title.
Charlton’s Stellar Indoor Season
The 28-year-old Charlton, who stunned the athletics world when she set a new 60m hurdles world record of 7.67 seconds in New York earlier this year, delivered a near-flawless performance in the final in Glasgow. She surged to victory, comfortably finishing ahead of defending champion Cyrena Samba-Mayela of France, having previously taken silver behind the French athlete in Belgrade two years prior.
Charlton, who is set to compete in the 4x100m relay this weekend at the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24, presented her Glasgow singlet to World Athletics President Sebastian Coe during the official press conference held at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in Nassau.
“Charlton’s near-faultless final in Glasgow was one of two world records during a standout evening session,” remarked Coe. “On behalf of the Museum of World Athletics, I gratefully thank Charlton for her generous donation, which perfectly embodies her exceptional indoor season.”
Charlton’s Singlet to Join Iconic Athletics Memorabilia
Charlton’s singlet will join the embroidered ‘Nederland’ badge worn by legendary hurdler Fanny Blankers-Koen when she won four gold medals at the 1948 London Olympics, as well as the competition attire of other world indoor champions, such as Gail Devers and Sally Pearson.
“I am very happy to present my world indoor championship winning singlet and bib to the Museum of World Athletics,” said Charlton. “I will be excited to see them displayed online in 3D and exhibited around the world. I hope they help inspire future athletes and fans about the excitement of athletics.”
Charlton’s Resilient Journey
Charlton’s journey has been marked by a serious back injury earlier in her career, but she has since bounced back to fulfill her immense promise. Her silver medal at the 2022 World Indoor Championships, followed by Commonwealth Games silver and a fourth-place finish at the World Athletics Championships, suggest that an improvement on her sixth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics is on the cards for the Paris Games this year.
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