Shafiqua Maloney

Shafiqua Maloney (born 27 February 1999) is a Vincentian middle-distance runner.^[1][2] She holds the 800 m national record both indoors and outdoors.

Shafiqua Maloney

Personal information
Born	February 27, 1999 (1999-02-27) (age 26) Richland Park, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Medal record Athletics Representing  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines NACAC Championships 2025 Freeport 800 m NACAC U-23 Championships 2021 San Jose 800 meters 2021 San Jose 400 meters

NCAA career

She studied for two years at Southern Illinois University and in 2018 moved to the University of Arkansas.^[2] She has competed at 200m, 400m, 800m and in 300m hurdles events. She won the 800 m gold and the 400 m silver medal in the 2021 NACAC U23 Championships.^[3]

Professional career

She competed in the women's 800m event at the 2020 Summer Olympics,^[2] and was the sole flag-bearer for her country in the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony.^[4]

Maloney also competed at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, finishing 4th in the women's 800m final.^[5]

Statistics

Grand Slam Track results[6]
Slam	Race group	Event	Pl.	Time	Prize money
2025 Miami Slam	Short distance	1500 m	7th	4:16.35	US$12,500
		800 m	6th	2:00.96