"All the jewelry has a specific meaning"- Paris Olympics medalist Anna Cockrell claims 'glam is a huge part' of her performance

Modified Aug 20, 2024 21:56 GMT

Anna Cockrell recently claimed that her jewelry 'is a huge part' of her performance on the track. She also spoke about the accessories she typically adorns during races.

Cockrell competed in her second Olympics earlier this month at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She clinched the silver in the 400m hurdles after clocking 51.87s.

Following her impressive display at the Paris Olympics, Cockrell spoke about the role her jewelry plays in her performance. She said (via On Her Turf):

"Glam is a huge part of my performance. I mean, all the jewelry that I wear has a specific meaning. I wear rings that I got one from my boyfriend, one from my sister. My necklace is from my parents."

"The earrings I wear, I don’t have them on today, but the earrings I wear on a race day were a gift from my grandmother before she passed so I spend a lot of time thinking about my accessories and the makeup process," Cockrell added.

Cockrell also stated that she loves a 'glittering moment' and said:

"I want to look cute when I get on the track. So I spend probably too much time doing my makeup on race days. But, I love a glittering moment. I love a little sparkly moment, and I believe that I’m a star, so I want to shine like one."

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Anna Cockrell's performance at the 2024 Summer Games

Anna Cockrell at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Image via Getty)

Anna Cockrell qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after placing second in the 400m hurdles at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, clocking 52.64s.

In the 400m hurdles heat at the Paris Olympics, the USC alumna finished the race in first place with a timing of 53.91s. In the semifinal on August 7, Cockrell clocked 52.90s to finish second behind Femke Bol, who secured the top spot.

In the 400m hurdles finals on August 9, Cockrell clinched the silver in front of a sold-out Stade de France crowd. Her compatriot Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the gold in a world record time of 50.37s while Cockrell clocked a personal best of 51.87s to win her first Olympic medal. Bol finished third after clocking 52.15s.