Shaunae Miller-Uibo once circled June 2025 on her calendar as the moment she would quietly step back into competition. After nursing a hamstring injury from the Paris Olympics and balancing the demands of new motherhood, the Bahamian sprinter planned a cautious return. Her father and coach spoke of “a very soft meet — just to see where she is.” That modest beginning carried the weight of anticipation, for the two-time Olympic champion had not lined up in a major race since her Tokyo triumph in 2021.

By August, Miller-Uibo’s comeback was visible on the track. At the Bahamas National Trials, she finished second in 51.41 seconds, her quickest performance since giving birth. Ten days later, she was listed among the names at the NACAC Championships in Freeport, joining compatriot Steven

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