Already crowned in Rio, Shaunae Miller-Uibo flew over the 400-meter final of the Olympic Games in Tokyo setting her personal best.
A dream race for the Bahamian who proceeded to a mysterious exchange of shoes a few moments after her coronation.
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The athlete went to meet his staff at the edge of the track in the stands in order to give them his pair of shoes.
These were seized by a member of his entourage who gave him a pair (another or the same?) In the wake after having carried out a manipulation on the ground for a few seconds.
Why did you try to change your points?
Is this for promotional purposes in view of the long photo ops to come?
While debates are raging in Tokyo regarding the arrival of a new generation of so-called spring shoes (equipped with a carbon blade in the sole) that have allowed a wave of new records, the image calls out.
Especially since the points must be checked by the marshals after this national record.
Maryse Éwanjé-Épée wonders about social networks
"On the
other hand, you have to explain to me why Shaunae Miller-Uibo, Olympic champion in the 400m seems to exchange her pair of points for another given by her coach
", the multiple champion of France in jumping was wondered on her Twitter account. en haut today consultant on
RMC
.
Maryse Éwanjé-Épée.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo poses for photographers in the Tokyo Olympic Stadium.
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