World record is a possibility – Salwa ,Shaunae
Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser destroyed the field and stunned Olympic champion Shanuae Miller-Uibo as she became the first Asian to win the women’s 400 metre world title on Thursday.
The Nigerian-born Eid Naser, 21, surged past Miller-Uibo on the back straight to win in 48.14 seconds, the third fastest time in history, while Miller-Uibo took silver in 48.37.
Eid Naser seemed to be in a state of shock as she sat on the track and covered her mouth with her hand at the end of the race.
Bahamian Miller-Uibo managed to close the gap down the back straight but left it too late to catch her rival. Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson took bronze.
48.14 for Salwa Eid Naser as she becomes 400m world champion
Salwa Eid Naser smashes the Asian record to win the women's 400m world title in 48.14. The fastest time in over 30 years.#WorldAthleticsChamps
Posted by IAAF World Athletics Club on Thursday, October 3, 2019
Salwa Eid Naser (BRN) – Gold
On how it felt during the race:
“I wasn’t really feeling anything. I didn’t really know how fast I was going, but crossing the line I saw that I ran a very fast time, I was so excited, I couldn’t believe it.”
On if this is a new era in 400m running, and if it’s going to take times under 48.50 times to win the world title:
“Every year someone pops-up so it is possible, we are gonna need faster times than this.”
On if she expected that time to come so early in her career:
“My coach always said ‘you are gonna run really fast’ and I used to laugh. To be frank, I never expected that fast time. I was training hard but he was keep talking to me, he never let me down. I didn’t think I would run that fast, but I thank God he never gave up on me and supporting me.”
On the difficulties she faced this season and how she managed to get back on top:
“I was dealing with a lot of things. I missed two Diamond League races and coming back here and winning and running this fast time means a lot. I never doubted for myself.”
On her previous experience in Khalifa at the Asian Championships and how it helped her:
“When we were doing our planning in the beginning of the season I said he was crazy because I would run 200m, 400m, 4X100m, 4X400m, the mixed relay, it was too much. I also run the mixed relay here, so he was preparing me for this day and also since I knew this track I had a lot of confidence and didn’t have doubts because I was here before.”
On if she considers her time, the fastest legal performance in history:
“You tell me. Running with these amazing ladies, I don’t think I would have done it alone. Especially against Shaunae Miller-Uibo, I always run for the best because she is a really strong athlete. I thing they really pushed me to get this time.”
On who was her role model and the impact her win will have to young athletes in Bahrain:
“Allyson Felix. I see similarities. I was really looking up to her and I still look up to her, she’s an amazing athlete. Having giving birth she came back doing what she has to do best.
“Back in Bahrain kids will look up to me.”
On the last 100m of today’s race:
“I wasn’t really looking if someone was beside me. I was just going and pushing so hard to finish, it was on replay that I saw she was behind me. It was amazing because I used to chase her, now I was being chased.
On how she was feeling after running two more rounds on the previous day with the mixed relay team:
“Running with the relay was crazy, but I knew I could continue with the 400m. Ofcourse I got tired. I had to compete against the fastest in the world, but I was confident. My coach talked to me, he told me what to do, he got me motivated.”
On if she expected that time:
“No, to win yes, but I was not expecting that time.”
On if the rivalry with Miller-Uibo will propel her towards the world record:
“Whenever I run with this fast lady I always run fast times. Running this race really motivated me a lot. I keep my fingers crossed for the Olympics, I hope I will keep on improving.”
Shaunae Miller-Uibo (BAH) – silver
On how she felt to medal on the same night with her husband:
“It was a blessing, especially since we both won medals. We both worked hard this year, I am really happy about him especially.”
On when she tought having Naser in front her:
“I think I let her get away for me a little too much at the curve. That was a great race. I came home a little bit stronger. It wasn’t enough, but 48.3? I cannot complain about that. I came knowing I could have dropped 48-low, I just did that and I am very happy.”
On the last metres of the race:
“It was a pretty long season but it was a great one overall. Coming at the curve when I saw the distance, I saw I was far away, but I had a long straight coming home, I used it but this wasn’t good enough I guess, but I kept it all roll, but 48.16… it’s really impressive and I am really happy about her.”
On if she took the right decision to do the 400m instead of the 200m and on if she had balanced her training for the two events:
“I think I made the right decision. The 400m is my favourite event. I think I was a little disappointed to see how many people pulled out in the 200m, it was not so competitive as the 400m, but I am pretty happy I chose the 400m. We’ve been dreaming for the 400m all season long.
“We talked about it with Maical we are family, we always share our dreams, we push one another to do our best. I am very proud of him of how he competed and I am sure he is proud of me. We didn’t get the gold, but next time.”
On how the Bahamians treat Maical:
“They love him, every time he comes at home they called him a Caribbean man.”
On when she realised that the 400m and the final decathlon event are at the same time:
“We didn’t realise only until a few weeks before we headed down here. We knew it was going to be a little difficult because it will be hard to watch each other competing, but we made our way. Even earlier today I watched him compete and my coach sai ‘OK Shaunae put away the phone’. Hopefully next year we don’t collide but it was a great experience this time, with both of us medalling celebrating together.”
On if the world record is possible:
“Definitely I am not going to say no, I am so close to it and I think, in space time we can definitely get it. It’s still a little further away, 47.6, but I think it’s in our sight.”
On how much faster she can go this season in the 200m, after setting PB this season:
“I am not really sure, but I’ve never really done much in the 200m, so to see a 21.7 that was really impressive for myself. At some point later on in my career I think I will do more 200s than 400s.”
On if she’s planning to do the heptathlon:
“I am definitely looking for on doing it in one of these years. Maical was a big influence. It will be a little fun to try it and see how it goes.”
Shericka Jackson (JAM) – bronze
On if this is a new era in 400m running, and if it’s going to take times under 48.50 times to win the world title:
“Probably yes, because you great quarter-milers, who have been running really fast. I believe that a lot more will come in the 400m because every year somebody shows up, that’s why I believe we have the capability of running faster.”
On how the times in the 400m final will affect the times in the 4X400m:
“I don’t think it will affect any time in the relay, because we have four different girls that will be ready. I just have to focus on the 4X100m, because I think I’ll be running the 4X100m so I don’t think it will affect me. We have four very solid girls.”
| POS | BIB | ATHLETE | COUNTRY | MARK | REACTION TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 376 | Salwa Eid NASER |  BRN |
48.14 WL | 0.186 |
| 2 | 226 | Shaunae MILLER-UIBO |  BAH |
48.37 AR | 0.145 |
| 3 | 1183 | Shericka JACKSON |  JAM |
49.47 PB | 0.184 |
| 4 | 1982 | Wadeline JONATHAS |  USA |
49.60 PB | 0.181 |
| 5 | 1966 | Phyllis FRANCIS | USA |
49.61 PB | 0.197 |
| 6 | 1185 | Stephenie Ann MCPHERSON | JAM |
50.89 | 0.124 |
| 7 | 1557 | Justyna ŚWIĘTY-ERSETIC |  POL |
50.95 | 0.228 |
| 8 | 1546 | Iga BAUMGART-WITAN | POL |
51.29 | 0.187 |
| ANK | MARK | COMPETITOR | DOB | NAT | POS | VENUE | DATE | RESULTS SCORE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47.60 | Marita KOCH | 18 FEB 1957 |  GDR |
1 | Bruce Stadium, Canberra (AUS) | 06 OCT 1985 | 1304 | |
| 2 | 47.99 | Jarmila KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ | 26 JAN 1951 |  TCH |
1 | Olympic Stadium, Helsinki (FIN) | 10 AUG 1983 | 1288 | |
| 3 | 48.14 | Salwa Eid NASER | 23 MAY 1998 | BRN |
1f1 | Khalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT) | 03 OCT 2019 | 1281 | |
| 4 | 48.25 | Marie-José PEREC | 09 MAY 1968 |  FRA |
1 | Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA (USA) | 29 JUL 1996 | 1277 | |
| 5 | 48.27 | Olga BRYZGINA | 30 JUN 1963 |  URS |
2 | Bruce Stadium, Canberra (AUS) | 06 OCT 1985 | 1276 | |
| 6 | 48.37 | Shaunae MILLER-UIBO | 15 APR 1994 | BAH |
2f1 | Khalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT) | 03 OCT 2019 | 1272 | |
| 7 | 48.59 | Taťána KOCEMBOVÁ | 02 MAY 1962 | TCH |
2 | Olympic Stadium, Helsinki (FIN) | 10 AUG 1983 | 1263 | |
| 8 | 48.63 | Cathy FREEMAN | 16 FEB 1973 |  AUS |
2 | Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA (USA) | 29 JUL 1996 | 1261 | |
| 9 | 48.70 | Sanya RICHARDS-ROSS | 26 FEB 1985 | USA |
1 | Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE) | 16 SEP 2006 | 1258 | |
| 10 | 48.83 | Valerie BRISCO-HOOKS | 06 JUL 1960 | USA |
1 | Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA) | 06 AUG 1984 | 1253 | |
| 11 | 48.89 | Ana Gabriela GUEVARA | 04 MAR 1977 |  MEX |
1 | Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA) | 27 AUG 2003 | 1251 | |
| 12 | 49.05 | Chandra CHEESEBOROUGH | 10 JAN 1959 | USA |
2 | Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA) | 06 AUG 1984 | 1244 | |
| 13 | 49.07 | Tonique WILLIAMS-DARLING | 17 JAN 1976 | BAH |
1 | Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER) | 12 SEP 2004 | 1243 | |
| 14 | 49.10 | Falilat OGUNKOYA-OSHEKU | 05 DEC 1968 |  NGR |
3 | Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA (USA) | 29 JUL 1996 | 1242 | |
| 15 | 49.11 | Olga NAZAROVA | 01 JUN 1965 | URS |
1sf1 | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) | 25 SEP 1988 | 1242 | |
| 16 | 49.16 | Antonina KRIVOSHAPKA | 21 JUL 1987 |  RUS |
1 | Cheboksary (RUS) | 05 JUL 2012 | 1240 | |
| 17 | 49.19 | Mariya KULCHUNOVA | 09 FEB 1958 | URS |
3 | Olympic Stadium, Helsinki (FIN) | 10 AUG 1983 | 1238 | |
| 17 | 49.19 | Aminatou SEYNI | 24 OCT 1996 |  NIG |
2 | Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI) | 05 JUL 2019 | 1238 | |
| 19 | 49.24 | Sabine BUSCH | 21 NOV 1962 | GDR |
2 | Erfurt (GER) | 02 JUN 1984 | 1236 | |
| 20 | 49.26 | Allyson FELIX | 18 NOV 1985 | USA |
1 | National Stadium, Beijing (CHN) | 27 AUG 2015 | 1235 |
