Chicago native Shamier Little (Photo Credit: USATF.org).
Shamier Little, a South Side Chicago native, is an Olympic champion.
On Saturday, Little helped the U.S. women’s 4×400-meter relay team secure a gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Alexis Holmes, Gabrielle Thomas, Shamier Little, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of Team USA celebrate after winning #Gold in the Women’s 4 x 400m Relay at the Olympic Games in Paris
📸: @patricksmith04 #Paris2024 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/gCp17N3Fhc— Getty Images Sport (@GettySport) August 10, 2024
Little, who graduated from Lindblom Math & Science Academy in Englewood in 2013 and Texas A&M University in 2017 with a degree in Agricultural Leadership, played a crucial role in the team’s dominant performance. She set the tone by leading off her relay leg with a 49.48-second result before handing it off to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who blazed a 47.71.
After that, the relay race was basically decided. The U.S. team left its competitors far behind, showcasing exceptional teamwork and athleticism.
Little’s gold medal win comes after her impressive performance in the Mixed 4×400-meter relay, where she earned a silver medal a week ago.
SHAMIER LITTLE IS A SOUTHSIDE LEGEND 🥺
World record holder, American record holder, AND TWO TIME OLYMPIC MEDALIST AT HER FIRST GAMES 😭❤️
CHICAGO STAND UP!! 🫶🏾#OlympicGames #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/a8oSW4iqJc
— Katelyn Hutchison ✨ (@kxnaomi) August 10, 2024
From Lindblom Math & Science Academy to Texas A&M, Little has always excelled on the track. Now, as an Olympic champion, she inspires athletes everywhere—especially in Chicago.
