The public figure I'm grateful for is Sydney McLaughlin. Sydney McLaughlin is the world record holder and most recent gold medal winner in the 400m hurdles. She put on (arguably) the best performance in all of the Olympics in (arguably) the hardest of track and field events. I admire her incredible athleticism, her excellence in form, and the discipline it takes to stay in top shape for this race and keep getting better and better.
But what I admire even more than her running ability is the way she carries herself. She is utterly dominant and blows the rest of the field away, but she doesn't go around showboating. She isn't falsely humble, and she's clearly focused when running and happy when she achieves her goal, but her whole identity isn't wrapped up in how she performs as a track and field athlete. Her identity is rooted in her faith, which she shares consistently.
I'm grateful to have this athlete to look up to, and Sydney I'm rooting for you to break 50!!
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