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Silver! Kyron A. McMaster wins VI’s 1st medal @ World Championships

- Places second in 400m Hurdles Final in Budapest, Hungary
Kyron A. McMaster has won a historic silver medal at the World Athletic Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Sports Max
The results of the Men's 400m Hurdles Final at the World Athletic Championships in Budapest, Hungary on August 23, 2023. Photo: World Athletics
The results of the Men's 400m Hurdles Final at the World Athletic Championships in Budapest, Hungary on August 23, 2023. Photo: World Athletics
BUDAPEST, Hungary- Before the race, commentators were billing it as a heavyweight event worthy of pay per view status and that it was going to be among the three fastest men in the world in the Final of the 400m Hurdles at the World Athletic Championships in Budapest. Kyron A. McMaster of the [British] Virgin Islands; however, was not to be left out.

Minutes ago, August 23, 2023, McMaster battled his way to a silver medal in the race won by World Record Holder Karsten Warholm of Norway.

McMaster upset the USA’s Rai Benjamin and Brazil’s Alison Dos Santos of Brazil, the send and third fastest men ever in the 400m hurdles, to ensure a podium finish this time around after finishing 4th at Worlds in 2019 and also 4th at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, behind Warholm, Banjamin and Dos Santos.

The [British] Virgin Islander, the reigning Commonwealth Games Champion, found himself in 3rd place on the final turn, slightly ahead of Dos Santos.

As Benjamin appeared to be tying up, McMaster found an extra gear to go past the American to claim a historic Silver for the Virgin Islands in a time of 47.34. 

Warholm clocked 46.89 and Benjamin 47.56.

It is the first-ever medal at the World Championships for the Virgin Islands.

37 Responses to “Silver! Kyron A. McMaster wins VI’s 1st medal @ World Championships”

  • destiny (23/08/2023, 16:27) Like (60) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Kyron for making history and for continuing to put BVI on the World map. Big Achievement. Big up yourself homeboy. I am truly excited for you and continuing to push yourself.
  • Nice. !!! (23/08/2023, 16:29) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    Expected. I always say a little more effort and he will do it. Congrats. I am saying again a little more effort and he will do the same in Paris next year.. I always see the talent and ability but I wasn't seeing that strong effort and drive. He has done it.
    • HA!! (24/08/2023, 08:35) Like (0) Dislike (61) Reply
      Ppl tend to forget alot of the top guns stay out of these events.... Olympics all the big guns going show up, he might get a top 5, but he ain't placing.
      • @ HA!! (24/08/2023, 09:08) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
        Clown, all the big guns were in this race except for one guy. Kyron done beat that one guy twice we are not scared of him. He beat the Brazilian and the US, those were his biggest competition except for who came first. Put that in your pipe and smoke it HATER!
      • hmm! (24/08/2023, 09:33) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
        hmmm? peye gel le
      • Ignorance (24/08/2023, 14:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Fool, it's the SAME athletes competing! Track and Field is part of the Games....same Basketball players will be playing just a bigger spotlight since all the sports are there
      • @ha!! (25/08/2023, 12:38) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Take your sour grapes and go HOME!
  • q (23/08/2023, 16:30) Like (31) Dislike (1) Reply
    GREAT JOB MY BOY.
  • $20,000 (23/08/2023, 16:45) Like (29) Dislike (2) Reply
    I hope he get $20K from government!!!
    • Marlon (23/08/2023, 16:57) Like (6) Dislike (111) Reply
      $20k for wa? He aint win, he come in 2nd. Winners get golds and prizes, 2nd place just the 1st loser. Respeck
      • Lemon grass (24/08/2023, 04:56) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
        McMaster please continue focusing on remaining upbeat and making the most out of your silver medal performance
      • hmm! (24/08/2023, 09:35) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
        jealousy will kil you deh!
      • Since 1977 (24/08/2023, 10:54) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
        He did what no other BVIslander was able to do in 40+ years. He wasn't even born when this thing started. Amazing and congratulations to him. First world championship medal. He deserves 40+ years of salary from the government, his own museum, land, house, endorsements, scholarships and a big lumpsum.
    • not enough (23/08/2023, 21:27) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
      He needs far more than $20,000. That’s a global medal.
  • Marlon (23/08/2023, 16:50) Like (2) Dislike (117) Reply
    Wow. Thats all he can do? Silver? Ah shame. He has become less almost as though he is performing like he lame.
    • smh (23/08/2023, 20:10) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
      You sound very dumb and stupid… negative minded individual. Miserable ass.. why u don’t try to go do better. Idiot
    • Sassy (23/08/2023, 20:26) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      @Marlon, you are the less one. Try go do something with yourself! Men can also be some jealous haters!
    • @Marlon (25/08/2023, 12:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Marlon is just a girl Kyron rejected. What she says matters NOT!!
  • Basco (23/08/2023, 16:57) Like (34) Dislike (2) Reply
    Proud ah you. Keep striving for excellence
  • Linda (23/08/2023, 17:00) Like (72) Dislike (0) Reply
    My eyes are tearing up with joy and happiness for Mr. McMaster. He is putting all of his heart and sweat into competing against the rest of the world and doing a phenomenal job. We are rooting for you young man and may you take your wings and FLY faster than ever before. Well done!
  • Bree (23/08/2023, 17:04) Like (35) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations on your win. Give God thanks and all the glory.

    So sad your former coach cannot be here to share in your victory.
  • Ebony (23/08/2023, 17:07) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations
  • Dia (23/08/2023, 17:20) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations. Continue to fly the BVI flag high.
  • Agreeable One (23/08/2023, 17:26) Like (42) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations my boy! You did well! Competition was stiff but you represented well and we are very proud of you. You got the Silver but you will always be our Gold. Blessings!
  • ausar (23/08/2023, 18:51) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations, young man!
  • Awesome (23/08/2023, 19:28) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now, that deserves a cheque, and i hope it more than $20 thou.
  • Guy Hill Oly LA'84 (23/08/2023, 21:09) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Always continue to do and be your very best. Be Brave. Hammarskjold is proud and blessing you son.
  • Ricky Bobby (23/08/2023, 21:28) Like (0) Dislike (23) Reply
    If you’re not first, you’re last…
  • A Job Well done (23/08/2023, 21:37) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to you Kyron! You are phenomenal . I join with all your family and friends and wish you nothing but the very best! Much prayers and may Almighty God continue to be the 'Wind Beneath your Wings.'
  • Da Ray (23/08/2023, 23:26) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I saw this happening. Underdog on top. He closed strong. He still had more in the tank. Underdog on top!!!
  • island man (24/08/2023, 07:16) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to that young man and the British Virgin Islands. He is an ambassador for the territory. I wish him all the best.
  • VI2DaGlobe (24/08/2023, 10:43) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    This makes me feel so proud to be from the VI
  • Down West (24/08/2023, 11:57) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to you Kyron for your stellar performance once again. Thank you for your athletic ability, determination, perseverance, effort and confidence in yourself to compete against the world’s greatest and place second. We are so very proud of you and will continue to bear you up in prayers. Ignore the haters, stay focused, remain humble and stay committed to the task. There is a place for people like you.


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