After her epic win in the women’s 400 meter race during the Olympic Games Monday, Shaunae Miller revealed behind-the-scenes details of what led up to that moment.
The Bahamian track-and-field Olympian took a dive to win the gold medal in the event, leaving American sprinter Allyson Felix stunned.
“Things just all seemed to happen,” Miller told The Guardian. “My coaches, we went inside with a game plan and we executed it really well. About the last 40 meters or so I just got really heavy, lost all feelings, all control of my legs and next thing you know I started falling.”
Miller explained she fell across the finish line after loosing her balance adding it was a common occurrence in the sport.
The 22-year-old also caught wind of a few memes created in reaction to her move.
“I just got a good laugh out of it,” she said.
