One day after turning 21, Savannah Sutherland qualified for the women’s 400-metre hurdles on Tuesday at the Olympics in Paris.
Sutherland, from Borden, Sask., finished fourth in her semifinal heat, but her time of 53.80 seconds was the sixth-fastest, moving her on to Thursday’s final at the Stade de France.
American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the world and Olympic record holder, had the fastest time on the day with 52.13.
Sutherland won bronze at the 2021 World U20 Championships and gold last year at the NCAA championships with a time of 53.26 seconds while competing for the University of Michigan.
Canadian athlete Sarah Sutherland has made a stunning debut at the Tokyo Olympics, advancing to the final of the women’s 400m hurdles. The 23-year-old from Toronto put on an impressive performance in the semi-finals, finishing in third place with a time of 54.89 seconds.
Sutherland’s journey to the Olympics has been nothing short of remarkable. She first burst onto the scene in 2019 when she won the gold medal at the Pan American U20 Championships in Costa Rica. Since then, she has continued to impress on the international stage, setting personal bests and breaking records along the way.
In her Olympic debut, Sutherland showed incredible poise and determination as she navigated the challenging 400m hurdles course. Despite facing tough competition from seasoned athletes, she held her own and secured a spot in the final with a strong finish in the semi-finals.
Sutherland’s success is a testament to her hard work and dedication to her sport. She has spent countless hours training and perfecting her technique, all in pursuit of her Olympic dream. Her performance in Tokyo is a reflection of her talent and commitment to excellence.
As Sutherland prepares for the final, Canadian fans are eagerly anticipating what she will achieve on the biggest stage in athletics. With her impressive speed and agility, she has a real shot at standing on the podium and bringing home a medal for her country.
Regardless of the outcome, Sutherland’s Olympic debut is already a success story. She has proven herself as a rising star in Canadian athletics and has set the stage for even greater accomplishments in the future. Her journey is an inspiration to aspiring athletes everywhere, showing that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.