PLP LEADER CONGRATULATES STEVEN GARDINER AS HE STRIKES OLYMPIC GOLD

**Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said that Steven Gardiner’s “performance is representative of the Bahamian resilient spirit.”**

NASSAU, Bahamas, August 5, 2021 –Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis released the following statement today:

“I was up early this morning, 5th August, in anticipation of watching Steven Gardiner claim Olympic glory in the men’s 400 meter finals in Tokyo.

It is with great joy and almost speechless excitement that I congratulate Steven Gardiner on behalf of the PLP on winning the 400 meter race in his smooth style and striking gold.

PLP Leader Philip “Brave” Davis posted this photo on his Facebook page with the following caption: “Who can run 400m faster than Bahamian Steven Gardiner? No one! The holder of our country’s national record and the reigning World Champion in the event has added Olympic gold! We send our warmest congratulations to you, Steven – your achievements are a cause for pride and celebration.

Our Abaco boy from Moore’s Island has once again made our entire nation proud.

Steven Gardiner’s performance is representative of the Bahamian resilient spirit. He worked extremely hard over these past few years and endured a year’s delay to compete at these Olympic Games. He remained focused and GOLD oriented.

Today’s 400 meter win marks yet another crowning moment in Bahamian sports history.

As we celebrate, we thank Steven Gardiner for his tremendous talents and for representing the Bahamas with excellence.

Again, congratulations, and I wish our Golden Boy continued success.”