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Shafiqua Maloney’s Stellar Performances in 400m, 600m, and 800m Events in Zurich and Beyond

2024-09-07 - Updated on 2025-05-01
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Shafiqua Maloney of St. Vincent and the Grenadines continues to cement her place among the world’s elite middle-distance runners. In a span of just a few days, Maloney competed across multiple disciplines, showcasing her versatility and competitive drive at the Zurich Diamond League and other high-profile meets.

On September 5, 2024, at the Zurich Diamond League, Maloney participated in the 800m, one of her signature events. She went up against a formidable field, including Kenya’s Mary Moraa, who has become one of the top middle-distance runners in the world. Maloney pushed hard, staying in contention through the race’s early stages. However, she finished 7th with a time of 1:59.06, while Moraa claimed victory with a time of 1:57.08. British athletes Georgia Bell and Addison Wiley took second and third place, with Bell crossing the line in 1:57.94 and Wiley in 1:58.16.

While her 800m showing in Zurich didn’t result in a podium finish, Maloney’s standout performance in the 400m earlier in the week brought her closer to the top. On September 3, 2024, at the Stadio Quercia, Maloney competed in the 400m, where she clocked a remarkable 50.75 seconds to take third place. In a tightly contested race, Jamaica’s Stefanie Ann McPherson won in 50.65 seconds, with Sada Williams of Barbados placing second in 50.67 seconds. This race further demonstrated Maloney’s exceptional speed and her ability to perform strongly over both the one-lap and two-lap distances.

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Adding to her impressive string of results, Maloney competed in the 600m at the ISTAF Berlin meet on September 1, 2024. There, she secured second place behind the indomitable Mary Moraa. Maloney finished in a national record time of 1:22.98, marking a personal best in the event and placing her seventh on the all-time global list for the 600m. Moraa took the win in a new world record of 1:21.63, capping off a thrilling race that set the stage for Maloney’s continued upward trajectory in international athletics.

Maloney’s latest performances highlight her incredible range, competing across the 400m, 600m, and 800m with remarkable success. Her times have consistently placed her among the top athletes in these events, solidifying her reputation as one of the most versatile middle-distance runners on the circuit today. With her Olympic appearance earlier this year still fresh in fans’ minds, Maloney has shown that she is not only a major contender in the 800m but also a force in shorter distances.

As Maloney continues to evolve her racing strategy and hone her endurance, her fans and analysts alike are eagerly watching her rise. Given her recent results and rapid improvement, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines athlete is poised for further success as she prepares for future global competitions. Whether it’s the 400m, 600m, or 800m, Maloney has shown that she can compete with the best, and her name will likely continue to be a regular feature in major international meets.

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