“To all the women who have health problems, to all the women suffering from endometriosis, SPOK (polycystic ovary syndrome), to all the athletes who have contacted me saying: ‘Nobody looks at me, the coaches don’t pay attention to me’, I’m with you, because I’m one of you.” With tears streaming down her face, the track and field athlete poured her heart out to the media after her bronze-medal performance in the women’s 200m at the Paris Olympics. She didn’t just celebrate the moment for herself—she dedicated it to every woman suffering from endometriosis. Her emotional message resonated deeply, as standing on an Olympic podium while enduring a condition as debilitating as endometriosis is no ordinary feat. But she is no ordinary athlete. A proud Fontana native, she’s made it her mission to raise awareness not just through words, but through her own resilience and achievements. And ten months after that unforgettable Olympic moment, she revealed something truly remarkable—another chapter in her powerful journey.
Brittany Brown has shown incredible resilience, both mentally and physically, in balancing her career as an elite athlete while living with endometriosis. She’s previously spoken openly about how the condition’s unpredictable symptoms have impacted her training and forced her to push through pain during competitions. However, this season has taken a slightly different turn. So far, she’s raced in four events, but the outcomes haven’t met expectations. Still, Brittany remains hopeful, determined to return to the winner’s circle, ready to rise again in a new and stronger form.
Following the 200m race at the Paris Diamond League, Brittany Brown stepped up to face the media, and as expected, the topic of her battle with endometriosis surfaced. In response, the 30-year-old revealed that she had undergone surgery nearly six months ago to address the condition. The recovery hasn’t been easy—she’s had to cope with significant physical and emotional adjustments. Still, Brown chose to focus on the silver linings. “I come out and race girls, women who are ready to go every time, and they push me, I’m glad,” she shared. That fierce level of competition, she explained, plays a crucial role in her mental recovery. It challenges her, inspires her, and fuels her drive to keep going. In that intensity, she finds healing and motivation.
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that leaves Women in excruciating pain & fatigued. When we saw Brittany Brown on the podium at the Olympics last year, that’s what she was battling through!! Now she’s 6 months post-surgery, running 22.77s in the 200m @brittanyshamere pic.twitter.com/AqNwVyY8kU
— Lillian (@LillzTIL) June 22, 2025
During the interview, the Olympian expressed her unwavering determination: “I want to win. I want to be there doing what I can do, I think right now it’s just going out there and showing up, and I still have goals for this year, and I still want to be a part of that, and I still believe 100% I can reach those goals.” Though Brittany Brown hasn’t yet launched fully into her track and field season, she remains optimistic about what lies ahead.
She’s also realistic—knowing the road won’t be smooth—but she’s more than ready for the bumps along the way. “I chose to take care of my body and do my sport cuz I’m here doing that and this is their witness. You will see some sh**** races, but I promise you this is not my end,” she said with a confident smile. Brown also took a moment to reinforce her message to fellow athletes: speaking out about conditions like endometriosis is vital. It helps others find their footing and stay on course. And if her journey proves anything, it’s that even in the face of a relentless condition like endometriosis, greatness is still within reach.
The track and field athlete hasn’t been scared of her disease
After earning her Olympic spot last June, Brittany Brown took to X with a powerful message: “My name is Brittany Shamere Brown. I never won a track state title. I didn’t go to a ‘big track school.’ I never won a NCAA Title. Wasn’t signed right out of college to a shoe company. BUT I JUST WOKE UP AN OLYMPIAN!!” And in Paris, she turned that dream into hardware, claiming a stunning bronze in the women’s 200m, her very first Olympic medal.
Paris 2024 Olympics – Athletics – Women’s 200m Final – Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France – August 06, 2024. Brittany Brown of United States celebrates after winning bronze. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
But Brown wasn’t done making history. At the inaugural women-only track league, Athlos NYC, she capped off her season with a statement win, outrunning Olympic champion Gabby Thomas in a thrilling 200m showdown. The moment was electric, but Brittany stayed grounded, saying after the race, “I’m just really appreciative of everyone’s support and us women and I’m just happy to be a part of this.” With that victory, she not only silenced any lingering doubts—she became the only American to top the podium at an Athlos NYC event, closing her season on the highest of notes. Again, it was the motivating lines from that lit the night under the dark sky in NYC.
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