Athletics: Sydney McLaughlin smashes world record to win Olympic 400m hurdles gold
3 years, 7 months ago

Athletics: Sydney McLaughlin smashes world record to win Olympic 400m hurdles gold

The Hindu  

Sydney McLaughlin of the United States smashed her own world record as she stormed to victory in the Olympic women's 400m hurdles final on Wednesday. McLaughlin powered home in 51.46sec, with world champion and 2016 Olympic gold medallist Dalilah Muhammad claiming silver in 51.58. McLaughlin's victory came after a superb tactical race which saw 2016 champion Muhammad make a flying start in the lane outside her compatriot and rival. The win came a day after the men's 400m hurdles race saw an epic duel between Karsten Warholm and Rai Benjamin, which ended with Norway's Warholm winning in another world record.

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2024 Year in Sports, Athletics: Duplantis dominates, Neeraj-Arshad showdown in Paris Olympics, a slew of world records
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Year in Sports, Athletics: Duplantis dominates, Neeraj-Arshad showdown in Paris Olympics, a slew of world records

The Hindu  

There were records galore from athletics in 2024, both at the national and global level. | Photo Credit: NURPHOTO VIA GETTY IMAGES Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon bettered her own world record in the women’s 1500m at the Paris Diamond League meet. Sweden’s Armand Duplantis poses next to a board displaying his new 6,26 meters world record after the men’s pole vault …

Lyles, Hassan bookend fabulous track and field program
7 months ago

Lyles, Hassan bookend fabulous track and field program

China Daily  

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the Paris 2024 Olympics women's marathon gold medal on Sunday. The closest and highest quality men's 100-meter race and a late-night pole vault world record lit up the first week, while Sifan Hassan's final-day marathon win, to cap a barely believable hat-trick of medals, was a fitting …

Team USA’s Masai Russell wins gold in women’s 100m hurdles photo finish at Paris Olympics
7 months, 1 week ago

Team USA’s Masai Russell wins gold in women’s 100m hurdles photo finish at Paris Olympics

New York Times  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Masai Russell couldn’t stay asleep. So in Saturday’s women’s 100-meter hurdles final, she had one thought after she surged through the final 10 meters and leaned across the line for another thrilling photo finish at Stade de France. Because when the results came in, after an eternity of seconds, the board did indeed reveal Russell’s name first, …

The mind-blowing stat behind Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s stunning 400m hurdles world record at Paris Olympics
7 months, 1 week ago

The mind-blowing stat behind Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s stunning 400m hurdles world record at Paris Olympics

The Independent  

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American Rai Benjamin claims his first Olympic gold in men’s 400m hurdles
7 months, 1 week ago

American Rai Benjamin claims his first Olympic gold in men’s 400m hurdles

New York Times  

Rai Benjamin rounded the final turn before the finish at Stade de France, gracefully cleared his last three hurdles and kept pace ahead of Norway’s Karsten Warholm to earn his first Olympic gold medal in the men’s 400-meter hurdles final Friday. Benjamin’s time of 46.46 was enough to earn him the gold, while Warholm took silver and Brazil’s Alison dos …

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks her own world record, wins Olympic gold again in 400-meter hurdles
7 months, 1 week ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks her own world record, wins Olympic gold again in 400-meter hurdles

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone insists and insists that her biggest competition in any race are those 10 hurdles that circle the track. “Obviously, there are people next to you and they’re going to push you but it doesn’t matter if you don’t focus on the barriers in front of you,” McLaughlin-Levrone explaiend. “That was my focus, trying to be …

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Trounces Rival For Second Olympic Gold In 400 Hurdles
7 months, 1 week ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Trounces Rival For Second Olympic Gold In 400 Hurdles

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING What rivalry? Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone destroyed Femke Bol in what was expected to be a fierce showdown in the 400-meter hurdles at the Paris Olympics, breaking her own world record. The two had only raced twice before the Paris final ― in the 2021 Olympics final and the 2022 World Championships. She also closed to within 0.3 seconds …

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone sets world record, repeats as Olympic 400-meter hurdle champion
7 months, 1 week ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone sets world record, repeats as Olympic 400-meter hurdle champion

LA Times  

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone poses with an American flag and a crown after she sets a world record of 50.37 seconds to win the gold medal in the women’s 400-meter hurdles final. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone improved on her own world record and finished well ahead of the pack for gold on Thursday night. #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/RJ7reApKfV — NBC Olympics & Paralympics August 8, 2024 …

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record to win another Olympic gold in 400m hurdles
7 months, 1 week ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record to win another Olympic gold in 400m hurdles

New York Times  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is a privilege. She not only defended her Olympic crown in the 400-meter hurdles, besting Netherlands’ star Femke Bol in a much-anticipated showdown. She’s the first woman ever to repeat as Olympic champion of the 400-meter hurdles. Bol — now famous for swallowing America’s monster lead to deliver gold to the Dutch in the 4×400 …

Record-setting hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone chases historic double
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Record-setting hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone chases historic double

China Daily  

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone during the 400m hurdles final at the US Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, last month. In 2021 she clocked a world record 51.90 sec at the US Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, to become the first woman to break the 52-second mark. She booked her place in Paris with another world record at the US Olympic trials last …

Aussie Jess Hull smashes world 2000m record in Monaco in huge statement ahead of Paris Olympics
8 months ago

Aussie Jess Hull smashes world 2000m record in Monaco in huge statement ahead of Paris Olympics

Daily Mail  

Jess Hull has smashed the women's world record in the 2000 metres at the Monaco Diamond League meeting with another stunning display that reaffirms her as a genuine Olympic medal contender. Jess Hull shows off her gold medal after smashing the 2000m world record in Monaco World record FLASH 🚨 5 days after becoming the fifth-fastest women’s 1500m runner in …

U.S. Trials: McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record, qualifies to defend Olympic title
8 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Trials: McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record, qualifies to defend Olympic title

The Hindu  

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lowered her world record once again, running the 400-meter hurdles in 50.65 seconds on Sunday to win the U.S. Olympic trials. In only her fourth long hurdles race of the season, the 24-year-old defending Olympic champion cleared all 10 barriers with ease, then went on a dead sprint to the line to break the record for the fifth …

McLaughlin-Levrone sends pre-Olympic jolt, runs 50.65 to break world record (again) in 400 hurdles
8 months, 2 weeks ago

McLaughlin-Levrone sends pre-Olympic jolt, runs 50.65 to break world record (again) in 400 hurdles

Associated Press  

EUGENE, Ore. — For the better part of two years, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone all but disappeared from the 400-meter hurdles course. The 24-year-old Olympic champion lowered the world record for the fifth time Sunday, closing out U.S. Olympic trials with 10 leaps over the barriers, then an all-out sprint toward the finish line in 50.65 seconds. “She ran in Atlanta, and …

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks 400-meter hurdles world record for fifth time
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks 400-meter hurdles world record for fifth time

CNN  

CNN — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke the 400-meter hurdles world record for the fifth time on Sunday, clocking 50.65 seconds at the US Olympic Trials. The 24-year-old took 0.03 seconds off her previous record, which was also set at Eugene’s Hayward Field two years ago, and in the process earned a spot on the US team for the Paris Olympics. “Honestly, …

McLaughlin-Levrone sets 400m hurdles world record to seal Olympic berth
8 months, 2 weeks ago

McLaughlin-Levrone sets 400m hurdles world record to seal Olympic berth

China Daily  

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins women's 400m hurdles heat in 53.07 for the top time during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene OR, USA on June 27, 2024. LOS ANGELES - Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone smashed her own 400m hurdles world record on Sunday to book her place at the Paris Olympics in sensational style at the US trials in …

U.S. Olympic trials: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record in 400 hurdles
8 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic trials: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record in 400 hurdles

LA Times  

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone reacts after crossing the finish line to win the women’s 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Sunday. “She ran in Atlanta, and she was having problems attacking the hurdles and getting her steps together” because of all her newfound speed, hurdling great Edwin Moses said of McLaughlin-Levrone’s first 400-hurdles race of 2024. “She …

Richardson back on track 200, McLaughlin-Levrone in 400 hurdles as Olympic trials enter homestretch
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Richardson back on track 200, McLaughlin-Levrone in 400 hurdles as Olympic trials enter homestretch

Associated Press  

EUGENE, Ore. — Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles are coming back for Part II. The second half of U.S. Olympic trials for track and field kick off Thursday, and the final four days at Hayward Field will feature the full complement of America’s biggest names in the sport. Another of America’s brightest stars, Athing Mu, went tumbling on the first …

What to watch at U.S. Olympic track and field trials: Noah Lyles takes center stage
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What to watch at U.S. Olympic track and field trials: Noah Lyles takes center stage

New York Times  

EUGENE, Ore. — Noah Lyles might be the fastest man in the world. The opening is there for Lyles — who won both the 100 and 200 at the 2023 world championships last August — to become the king of men’s track and field. Saturday Ryan Crouser and Joe Kovacs, who’ve won gold and silver, respectively, in each of the …

McLaughlin-Levrone to focus on her best event, the 400 hurdles, at Olympic trials
8 months, 3 weeks ago

McLaughlin-Levrone to focus on her best event, the 400 hurdles, at Olympic trials

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone plans on defending her title in the 400-meter hurdles at the Paris Olympics, and has scratched from the 200 and 400-meter flat races she had originally signed up for. The world-record holder had been entered in all three races for this month’s U.S. Olympic trials, but as of Tuesday, she was listed as a “scratch” …

Ariarne Titmus shatters world record at Australian Olympic trials in statement performance ahead of Paris 2024
9 months ago

Ariarne Titmus shatters world record at Australian Olympic trials in statement performance ahead of Paris 2024

The Independent  

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shows anything’s possible for her at Paris Olympics and beyond
9 months, 1 week ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shows anything’s possible for her at Paris Olympics and beyond

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. She’d blown through the stagger of the 400-meter race at the NYC Grand Prix on Sunday and ended any hope for the other seven runners in the field. It’s always just about refining it and learning the race.” It was the fastest time by anyone this season in the …

U.S. championships: McLaughlin-Levrone sets world lead on return to 400m hurdles
9 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. championships: McLaughlin-Levrone sets world lead on return to 400m hurdles

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ramped up preparations for a title defence at this year’s Paris Games by running a world-leading time of 52.70 seconds on Friday in her first 400 metres hurdles race in over a year. The 24-year-old displayed no signs of rust at the Edwin Moses Classic in Atlanta, as she effortlessly surged past her competitors to better …

Sha’Carri Richardson gives her Olympic hopes a jolt with 100m win at Prefontaine Classic
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sha’Carri Richardson gives her Olympic hopes a jolt with 100m win at Prefontaine Classic

New York Times  

EUGENE, Ore. — The display of power out of the starting block was back. It was a historic day in Eugene as Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet set a new WORLD RECORD in the women’s 10,000m with a time of 28:54.14. Moon cleared 4.53 on her second attempt and then passed on jumping 4.63 — thus opening the door for Grove and …

World Athletics Indoor C’ships: Star line-up as Lyles, Duplantis test Olympic waters
1 year ago

World Athletics Indoor C’ships: Star line-up as Lyles, Duplantis test Olympic waters

The Hindu  

Noah Lyles, Karsten Warholm, Mondo Duplantis and Femke Bol head a star-studded line-up at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow as the best from track and field take an important first step towards the Paris Olympics. Olympic champion Duplantis has for years looked untouchable in the men’s pole vault, setting a world record when winning gold in Belgrade -- …

.01 seconds shy of Usha’s 39-year-old record, Vithya Ramraj looks to hurdle into record books
1 year, 6 months ago

.01 seconds shy of Usha’s 39-year-old record, Vithya Ramraj looks to hurdle into record books

The Hindu  

When she crossed the finish line in the women’s 400m hurdles race at the Indian Grand Prix at Chandigarh’s sector 7 Sports Complex on Monday evening, Vithya Ramraj was so far in front of the rest of the field that she had time not just to catch her breathe but also to start looking at the digital scoreboard to see …

Femke Bol wins women’s 400m hurdles gold at World Athletics Championships 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Femke Bol wins women’s 400m hurdles gold at World Athletics Championships 2023

The Hindu  

Femke Bol didn’t let pressure trip her up. The overwhelming favorite won in a runaway as the Dutch standout opened a wide lead and never looked back in the final of the women’s 400-meter hurdles Thursday night at World Championships. With Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone skipping her title defense and former champion Dalilah Muhammad eliminated in the semifinals, this was Bol’s race …

Sha’Carri Richardson claims gold in 100m at World Athletics Championships
1 year, 6 months ago

Sha’Carri Richardson claims gold in 100m at World Athletics Championships

Al Jazeera  

Favourites Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce from Jamaica take silver and bronze at the event in Budapest. Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States stunned Jamaica’s pre-race favourites from the outside lane to win the 100 metres world title at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Richardson crushed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s hopes of a sixth women’s world 100m title when she stormed …

Sha’Carri Richardson becomes new women’s 100m world champion, beats Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in Budapest
1 year, 6 months ago

Sha’Carri Richardson becomes new women’s 100m world champion, beats Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in Budapest

The Hindu  

United States sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson finally delivered on three years of promise when she overcame the challenge of being stuck out in lane nine by delivering a late surge to win world 100 metres gold on Monday. CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD 🇺🇸's Sha'Carri Richardson storms to golden 100m glory in 10.65 🤯#WorldAthleticsChampspic.twitter.com/BzwBG0MINR — World Athletics August 21, 2023 Richardson, 23, missed the …

Olympic champion McLaughlin-Levrone to miss worlds due to knee issue
1 year, 7 months ago

Olympic champion McLaughlin-Levrone to miss worlds due to knee issue

The Hindu  

American 400 metres hurdles Olympic champion and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone said on Friday that she will miss the World Championships due to a “minor knee issue”, with the global showcase set to begin in Budapest next week. The 24-year-old was among the biggest names expected to compete and was entered in the 400 metres flat, breaking into new …

Injured Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will not run in world track championships
1 year, 7 months ago

Injured Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will not run in world track championships

LA Times  

When the world track and field championships begin next week in Budapest, Hungary, one of the sport’s biggest stars will not be competing. McLaughlin-Levrone, who set the world record in the 400 hurdles and trains in Los Angeles, wrote on Instagram: “After consulting with my doctors and coaches, I need to take care of a minor knee issue so that …

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone passes on defending world title in the 400 hurdles to focus on 400
1 year, 7 months ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone passes on defending world title in the 400 hurdles to focus on 400

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will pass on defending her title in the 400-meter hurdles at the world championships later this month to concentrate on her newest event, the 400. McLaughlin-Levrone’s name wasn’t listed as an entrant in the 400 hurdles when USA Track and Field announced the team Monday for the world championships in Budapest, Hungary. The U.S. squad is …

Jyothi Yarraji betters own National Record in women’s 100m hurdles, wins bronze at World University Games
1 year, 7 months ago

Jyothi Yarraji betters own National Record in women’s 100m hurdles, wins bronze at World University Games

The Hindu  

India’s Jyothi Yarraji improved her own National Record in women’s 100m hurdles as she won a bronze medal at the FISU World University Games in Chengdu, China, on her Friday. Another national record holder sprinter, Amlan Borgohain also won a bronze medal in men’s 200m race with a season’s best time of 20.55 seconds. Meanwhile Ajay Kumar produced a personal …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 4 - August 10
1 year, 7 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 4 - August 10

Associated Press  

Aug. 4 1936 — American athlete Jesse Owens wins his 2nd gold medal at the Berlin Olympics; beats German Luz Long in the long jump final with an Olympic record. 2007 — Lorena Ochoa wins the Women’s British Open — the first women’s professional tournament played at venerable St. Andrews — for her first major title. 2018 — Georgia Hall …

Sha’Carri Richardson suffers first 100m loss of season
1 year, 7 months ago

Sha’Carri Richardson suffers first 100m loss of season

The Hindu  

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was beaten over 100m for the first time this year at a meeting in Hungary on Tuesday. Richardson never recovered from a poor start in Szekesfehervar and couldn’t catch Julien Alfred, the Saint Lucia athlete who has been a sensation on the college circuit this season. READ | Paris Olympics organiser sees ‘difficult’ year ahead Richardson …

Events Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Athing Mu will run at world championships set
1 year, 8 months ago

Events Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Athing Mu will run at world championships set

LA Times  

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone smiles as she catches her breath after winning the women’s 400 meter final during the U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., on July 8. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Athing Mu, whose potential to compete in multiple events has made them some of the world’s most successful track and field athletes, will enter one event apiece at August’s …

Sydney McLaughlin dazzles to new world lead in 400 metres
1 year, 8 months ago

Sydney McLaughlin dazzles to new world lead in 400 metres

The Hindu  

Sydney McLaughlin produced an expert performance in a less familiar event to win the 400 metres in a world-leading 48.74 seconds at the U.S. championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, a year after making magic in the hurdles. READ: Gabby Thomas records world-leading 200m time with 21.60-second finish, surpasses Shericka Jackson Olympic silver medallist Nia Ali banished the memory of …

McLaughlin dominates in US championships 400m win, Richardson shines again
1 year, 8 months ago

McLaughlin dominates in US championships 400m win, Richardson shines again

The Hindu  

Sydney McLaughlin continued her push to make the 400m her own Saturday, blazing to victory at the US athletics championships in a world-leading 48.74sec. McLaughlin’s personal best time improved on the previous world-leading 48.98 set by Marileidy Paulino in on May 27 and gave McLaughlin two potential spots in Budapest, with a bye into the 400 hurdles as defending champion. …

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone coasts to 400 win at US track and field championships in her newest event
1 year, 8 months ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone coasts to 400 win at US track and field championships in her newest event

Associated Press  

EUGENE, Ore. — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is proving to be a quick study in her newest event. McLaughlin-Levrone turned in a dominant performance to win the women’s 400 meters at the U.S. track and field championships on Saturday night. It’s possible McLaughlin-Levrone could compete in both the open 400 and the 400 hurdles next month at worlds in Budapest, Hungary. McLaughlin-Levrone …

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins the 400 meters in near-record time at U.S. championships
1 year, 8 months ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins the 400 meters in near-record time at U.S. championships

LA Times  

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone crosses the finish line to win the women’s 400-meter dash at the U.S. track and field championships on Saturday in Eugene, Ore. Over and over Saturday evening, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone insisted she has yet to decide whether she will compete at August’s world track and field championships in the 400-meter hurdles, the event she has dominated, or the 400 …

Hurdles star McLaughlin lethal in 400m flat, Lyles shines again in NYC
1 year, 8 months ago

Hurdles star McLaughlin lethal in 400m flat, Lyles shines again in NYC

The Hindu  

Hurdle queen Sydney McLaughlin’s experiment in the 400 metres flat appeared to be paying off on Saturday, when she cruised to victory at the NYC Grand Prix in 49.51 seconds, while Noah Lyles showed no loss of form to thrash the 200m field. American McLaughlin wrested the lead at the halfway point from compatriot and 200m Olympic bronze medallist Gabby …

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s second-place finish at 400 meters increases intrigue
1 year, 9 months ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s second-place finish at 400 meters increases intrigue

LA Times  

In the 10 months since producing a world-record time that redefined what was possible in the 400-meter hurdles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone had raced outdoors just once, and not since August. “She did exactly what I asked her to do and the things that went wrong, I know what I could do to correct it and get her ready for our national …

After shattering hurdle record, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone considers new challenge: more events
2 years, 6 months ago

After shattering hurdle record, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone considers new challenge: more events

LA Times  

In July, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone emerged as one of track and field’s most dominant and recognizable stars. Sometimes it’s about my faith, my relationship with my husband or even just track in general.” At 23, McLaughlin-Levrone is better known for authoring what is already one of track and field’s most impressive résumés: Olympic and world championship gold medals in the 400-meter …

Karsten Warholm storms back to form as Femke Bol seals European Championships double
2 years, 6 months ago

Karsten Warholm storms back to form as Femke Bol seals European Championships double

The Hindu  

Karsten Warholm announced his return to form as he retained his European 400m hurdles title in Munich on Friday while Femke Bol sealed an unlikely double. “The injury has healed and I feel much more confident so today was just running and enjoying it.” The indefatigable Bol of the Netherlands followed up on her victory in Wednesday’s 400m flat by …

Highlights from the World Championships in Eugene
2 years, 7 months ago

Highlights from the World Championships in Eugene

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Sydney McLaughlin anchors U.S. on record-setting final day at world track championships
2 years, 7 months ago

Sydney McLaughlin anchors U.S. on record-setting final day at world track championships

LA Times  

Anchor runner Sydney McLaughlin crosses the finish line for the winning U.S. women’s 4x400-meter relay team at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday. “We have a lot of really amazing athletes and we all put our 100% best out there every time we perform.” After taking the baton from Britton Wilson, McLaughlin turned a.73-second lead into a 2.95-second blowout over …

World Championships 2022: Sydney McLaughlin smashes own 400m hurdles world record to win gold
2 years, 7 months ago

World Championships 2022: Sydney McLaughlin smashes own 400m hurdles world record to win gold

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World Athletics Championships 2022: Sky is the Limit, Says Record Breaker Sydney McLaughlin
2 years, 7 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2022: Sky is the Limit, Says Record Breaker Sydney McLaughlin

News 18  

World record breaker Sydney McLaughlin warned that “the sky’s the limit" after smashing her 400m hurdles record on Friday, but then hinted that she could well switch disciplines. "Asked whether a switch might be to the 400m flat, McLaughlin said: “I think anything’s possible… but I leave it in the hands of my coach, Bobby. Crediting her Christian faith, support …

Sydney McLaughlin shatters 400 hurdles record with 50.68
2 years, 7 months ago

Sydney McLaughlin shatters 400 hurdles record with 50.68

Associated Press  

EUGENE, Ore. — In the hurdles world before Sydney McLaughlin, it took years to shave fractions of seconds off records, and winning races didn’t always mean rewriting history. McLaughlin’s main rival, Dalilah Muhammad, finished third in 53.13 seconds, a time that would’ve won the world title with ease a mere seven years ago. I think we’re pushing the boundaries of …

World Athletics Championships 2022: Sydney McLaughlin Smashes World Record to Win 400m Hurdles Gold
2 years, 7 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2022: Sydney McLaughlin Smashes World Record to Win 400m Hurdles Gold

News 18  

Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin smashed her own world record as she stormed to victory in the women’s 400m hurdles at the World Championships in Oregon on Friday. The 22-year-old American prodigy left rivals trailing in her wake at Hayward Field as she took gold in a stunning time of 50.68sec, the first time any woman has ducked under the 51-second …

Worlds Athletics Championships 2022: Sydney McLaughlin Capable of Another Record Performance
2 years, 7 months ago

Worlds Athletics Championships 2022: Sydney McLaughlin Capable of Another Record Performance

News 18  

Sydney McLaughlin underscored her status as favourite to add a world championship gold to her Olympic 400m hurdles crown on Wednesday as she motored into a final showdown with USA team-mate and defending champion Dalilah Muhammad. The 22-year-old coasted through her semi-final in a blistering time of 52.17sec, which was only 0.01 sec outside Muhammad’s then-world record-winning time from the …

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