Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first woman in nearly 40 years to run the 400 meters in under 48 seconds, clocking 47.78 at the world championships in Tokyo, marking a historic achievement and challenging the longstanding world record.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins the women's 400 meters at the U.S. track and field championships with a meet-record time of 48.74 seconds, showcasing her versatility as she transitions from the 400-meter hurdles. Sha'Carri Richardson impresses with a wind-assisted time of 21.61 seconds in the first round of the 200 meters. McLaughlin-Levrone may compete in both the open 400 and 400 hurdles at the upcoming world championships in Budapest.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone dominates the 400 meters at the USA track and field championships, setting a world-leading time of 48.74 and a meet record. This is a new event for McLaughlin-Levrone, who previously excelled in the 400-meter hurdles. She will be joined by Britton Wilson and Talitha Diggs in representing the United States at the upcoming World Track and Field Championships in Budapest.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the 400 meters at the U.S. track and field championships in a time of 48.74 seconds, just behind the U.S. record. Despite being a reigning world champion in the 400-meter hurdles, McLaughlin-Levrone has yet to decide whether she will compete in that event or the 400 meters at the upcoming world championships. Her dominant performance in the 400 meters suggests she could achieve great success in the event. Athing Mu, another member of coach Bobby Kersee's training group, also showcased her potential by finishing second in the 1,500-meter final. Both athletes are undecided on their event choices for the world championships.