Bonnie Watson Coleman said "Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize some of the amazing track talent from the 12th District. This past weekend, Athing Mu of Trenton, the child of Sudanese immigrants, dominated her 800-meter Olympic qualifying race, nearly breaking the American record despite an early collision on the track. This young woman is finally getting the recognition she has worked so hard for. No less impressive was Dunellen's own Sydney McLaughlin, who broke the world record for the 400-meter hurdles, becoming the first woman to ever run the race in under 52 seconds. We have known about these extraordinary young women for quite some time back home, but now America has had the opportunity to see them in action. New Jersey is so proud of them. I can't wait for them to show the world what they will do at the Olympics. ___________________

On the recordJune 29, 2021

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize some of the amazing track talent from the 12th District. This past weekend, Athing Mu of Trenton, the child of Sudanese immigrants, dominated her 800-meter Olympic qualifying race, nearly breaking the American record despite an early collision on the track. This young woman is finally getting the recognition she has worked so hard for. No less impressive was Dunellen's own Sydney McLaughlin, who broke the world record for the 400-meter hurdles, becoming the first woman to ever run the race in under 52 seconds. We have known about these extraordinary young women for quite some time back home, but now America has had the opportunity to see them in action. New Jersey is so proud of them. I can't wait for them to show the world what they will do at the Olympics. ____________________

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Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic · New Jersey

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