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5th: Podium finish eludes Kyron A. McMaster @ Paris Olympics

Kyron A. McMaster of the Virgin Islands was unable to add an Olympic medal to his World Championship Silver and double Commonwealth Games Gold when he competed in the Final of the Men's 400M Hurdles at Stade de France in Paris moments ago, August 9, 2024. Photo: Todd VanSickle/File
SAINT-DENIS, Paris, France- Kyron A. McMaster of the Virgin Islands was unable to add an Olympic medal to his World Championship Silver and double Commonwealth Games Gold when he competed in the Final of the Men's 400M Hurdles at Stade de France in Paris moments ago, August 9, 2024.

McMaster, struggling with an injury, still managed to run 47.79 seconds for 5th place.

The race was won by American Rai Benjamin in 46.46. Second was the defending champion and World Record Holder Karsten Warholm of Norway in a time of 47.06.

Alison Dos Santos of Brazil was third in 47.26 while fourth was Clement Ducos of France in 47.76.

Roshawn Clarke of Jamaica seemed to be challenging for a podium finish but crashed into a hurdle and did not finish the race.

35 Responses to “5th: Podium finish eludes Kyron A. McMaster @ Paris Olympics”

  • Olympics!! (09/08/2024, 16:16) Like (44) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations to Kyron! All the way to the Olympic Finals!! Great!!
  • Slim Jim (09/08/2024, 16:16) Like (33) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats Kyron... in spite of the disappointment, know that you did your best (literally running your season's best in spite of the injury, which speaks volumes).

    Ignore the naysayers, you're still an Olympic athlete who made it to 5th place of the Finals and have represented us well. Best wishes on recovery and the next season!
  • Real VI Icon (09/08/2024, 16:28) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    It was always drink if you win, drink if you lose so guess what? I salty but I drinking still.
  • resident (09/08/2024, 16:46) Like (6) Dislike (17) Reply
    Just a thought if we want a medal why don't we try doing some of the lesser-known sports, like shooting, or archery, etc, track and field is going to be hard to get a medal in
    • Resident to Resident (10/08/2024, 00:27) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      The BVI has some world class track and field athletes. In addition to Kyron McMaster, Tahesia Harrigan-Scott competed in the 2012 Olympics, and Chantal Malone competed in the 2020 Olympics.
      • resident (10/08/2024, 07:44) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        but neither of those people won a medal, you all can downvote me all you want but what i said is true, it will be hard for us to win a medal in track and field we need to try other sports
        • Norris Turnbull (10/08/2024, 10:13) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
          Ar resident.... your salty A$$ need to shut up.
          • @Norris Turnbull (11/08/2024, 10:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

            Boy sit your 5 dollar @%$ down before I make change

            • Norris Turnbull (11/08/2024, 13:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
              @@Norris Turnbull.....Jack Donkey I'm a girl. Still I won't stop to your level . You are still salty
        • @ resident (11/08/2024, 08:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          Indeed they did not medal, neither did most of the Olympics participants. And many who did, did so by the narrowest of margins. Instead of being disparaging about the Kyron’s failure to medal, be proud that a Territory of 40,000 produced one of the top 5 fastest hurdlers in the world (population 7+ billions). Or, maybe try winning your own Olympic medal in 2028 to get a sense of what it takes to even get to the starting line. Well done Kyron say I
  • Kyron (09/08/2024, 17:10) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    5th fastest 400m hurdler in the world, Kyron, the BVI is proud!!
  • OK wigO (09/08/2024, 17:19) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    SO U MADE IT BEFOE BVI NEWS / STAY ON TRACK AND KEEP IT CLEAN , AND
    KEEP YOUR RACIST LYRICS TO YOURSELF / U ARE NOT IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • Bad strategy. (09/08/2024, 17:34) Like (2) Dislike (12) Reply
    He starts off to slow. With in 15 seconds the top 3 was already gone and competing against themselves..He should have been in that mix. Then again those are the top 3 in the world. But a better strategy may have given a different results..
    • Jane (09/08/2024, 19:46) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      I would love to see you do it in the next 4 years.
    • @badstrategy (10/08/2024, 03:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      What a shame you did not share your insight before the race started. You clearly know much more than the coaches.
  • dog man (09/08/2024, 18:00) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good run, next 4 years u will b back there. No 5th but 1st.
  • Wellsah (09/08/2024, 18:35) Like (18) Dislike (28) Reply
    Imaging closing a bank on a Friday for this.
  • Outsider (09/08/2024, 19:53) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    Congrats to Kyron. @wellsah, you need to keep your negative comments to yourself. That’s the problem with people like you, you have no national pride. I’d like to see you achieve his skill, first in two heats.
  • ... (09/08/2024, 19:54) Like (2) Dislike (17) Reply
    We are hurt after all the hype and watch parties we came up short but the coi lady at the governor's office who want the bvi
  • Expat (09/08/2024, 20:17) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    I really wanted a medal even a bronze self I thought Ms. Hodge was going to get a medal too.
  • Great Job (09/08/2024, 20:17) Like (13) Dislike (4) Reply
    You did amazing kyron made us Very proud. Dag would be proud too.

    The bvi should pay the Olympics athletes like other countries
    • @Great Job (09/08/2024, 23:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree with this ???? Once you make it to the finals, you deserve something.

      Thanks Kyron, you made us proud!!! We love you!❤️
  • Kyron (09/08/2024, 22:37) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    You are still great and our champion athlete.
    BVI Love!
  • to be (09/08/2024, 22:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    In the top 5, that is #5, is still impressive. It was hard work. I watched race and thank you for your efforts in representing us. Be strong and of good courage.
  • Not racist (09/08/2024, 23:00) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Love to see our black men doing great things. Kyron is an amazing athlete, but the winner is also a young black man. He beat the world record holder. Kudos to you sir! You were totally awesome.
    Being a black man in America isn't always easy.


  • BuzzBvi (10/08/2024, 04:03) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Great offort. Making BVI proud.
  • Agreeable One (10/08/2024, 06:21) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    No worries Kyron, love your “no quit” attitude by competing with that injury. You are a gold medal athlete. Get ready for 2028. Our BVI gold for life.
    • Citizen (10/08/2024, 07:46) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      no way he makes it to the same level again in 2028, father time is undefeated and he'll e four years older in 2028 while there will no doubt be some new young guys coming in
  • WTF (10/08/2024, 07:47) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    we close the bank for this, what a waste
  • WE GOT TO OVERSTAND (10/08/2024, 14:26) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    THAT THERE IS LOT STEROIDS BEING USED SO KYRON IS UP AGAINST PEOPLE WHO IS SUPED UP / SO EVEN BEFORE HE START , HE IS AT A DISADVANTAGE , WE REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON BEHIND THE SCENE / HOPEFULLY HE DOSEN'T LET IT GET TO HIS HEAD , AND KILL HIS SPIRIT SAME TO GIRL HODGE , AND I HOPE IT MAKES THEM MORE DETERMINED TO GET TO THE TOP , STAYING CLEAN
  • Read (10/08/2024, 18:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    He is an OLYMPIAN. End of story! He is excellent.
  • 1 (11/08/2024, 07:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Praise God


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