Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo has declared her intention to chase the women's 400m world record as she builds toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi on 15 October 2026, ahead of the 21st Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM), the Bahamian sprint queen — serving as the race's International Event Ambassador — outlined bold goals for the next chapter of her career.

The World Record Ambition

“I have won every title there is in the 400m, so for me it is now about setting new goals. I would love to give the world record a crack. In recent years we have seen women go under 48 seconds, and I believe I am more than capable of doing that as well. If we keep racing each other, I think we can push each other towards it,” Miller-Uibo said.

The declaration is significant. Miller-Uibo has already conquered every major title available in the event — Olympic gold at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, and the World Championship crown at Eugene 2022. She is only the second woman in history, after France's Marie-José Pérec, to defend the Olympic 400m title. With conventional glory exhausted, the record becomes the only mountain left to climb.

Road Back After Two Pregnancies

Miller-Uibo welcomed her son in 2023 and her daughter in 2025, and has spent the current season rebuilding her speed in the Bahamian capital, Nassau, under her father's coaching. She was candid about the challenges of the comeback.

“Coming back from two pregnancies, I had to give myself a lot of patience. I wanted to jump straight back in where I left off, but there was a lot of building to do again. This season showed me that the speed is back, and I am really looking forward to getting back into the 400m. Having my kids there has given me a different purpose in the sport. I get to show them what mummy does, and hopefully inspire them,” she said.

LA 2028: One Event, Two Options

On the question of which event she will contest at the Los Angeles Olympics, Miller-Uibo kept her options open. “For LA, I am only going to do one event, and we are not sure which one yet. I have always wanted an Olympic medal in the 200m, but at the same time, no one has ever won three in the 400m. So we will play with both and make that decision,” she said.

The dilemma is a compelling one. A third consecutive 400m gold would place her in a category of one in Olympic history, while a 200m medal would complete a rare sprint double across distances.

Delhi Half Marathon and the Broader Message

On her first visit to India, Miller-Uibo expressed genuine enthusiasm for the scale of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, which has over 41,000 participants registered for Sunday's race — the World Athletics Gold Label Road Race starting from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on 18 October 2026.

“It is bigger than just running. It is a great community, and people can pledge their support for different causes. It brings everyone out and unites people here in India. I am also excited to hear that there are more participants this year, and especially more women,” she said, adding that she hopes the event inspires further female participation in future editions.

Addressing Indian athletes directly, she offered a message rooted in her own experience: “Just know that it takes time. Injuries and setbacks come with the territory, but sometimes a setback is exactly what puts you in position for a great comeback. Keep working hard, have fun with it, and believe in yourself.”

Miller-Uibo also revealed that running a marathon herself is on her long-term list for after she retires from competitive sprinting. With LA 2028 firmly in focus, however, the sprint track comes first.