The Tribune

By PAT GRAHAM

AP Sports Writer

EUGENE, Oregon (AP) — Shaunae Miller-Uibo ran away with the 400-metre title at world championships. Now, she may be walking away from the one-lap event for good.

From now on, the sprinter from the Bahamas will dabble more in the 200-metre realm.

Although she’s hinted at that particular plan before, this time it seems more permanent.

She’s already a two-time Olympic gold medallist in the 400 and just captured a world title Friday — the one crown missing from her résumé.

“I’m putting it to rest. I’ve accomplished it all in the event,” said Miller- Uibo, who finished in 49.11 seconds to beat Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic. “Perfect way (to go out). I’ve checked all the boxes. This is the last one to check off (in the 400) and I did. I’m very proud of myself.”

Miller-Uibo’s eager for a new challenge. This definitely counts: Stepping down in distance into a 200 where Shericka Jackson of Jamaica just ran the second-fastest time ever on her way to gold Thursday night.

“They’re setting the stage pretty high,” Miller-Uibo said. “I’m so proud of the girls and I think that they’re really showing out right now and showing the world exactly what we can do. I can’t wait.”

The runner with the long aqua/turquoise-coloured hair was in no hurry to leave the track after her win at Hayward Field.

She took off her shoes after the race and headed over to the trackside seats where her family watched. She sprawled out on the track to catch her breath for a moment and hugged her husband.