On Sunday, 400-meter hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone made history by setting a new world record in the event at the U.S. Olympic time trials. She finished with a time of 50.65 seconds, beating her own previous record and solidifying her position as one of the stars of track and field.
McLaughlin-Levrone has now broken five world records in the past three years, making her an unstoppable force in the sport. She was also the first woman to break the 52- and 51-second marks in this event, further cementing her dominance in the field.
Joining McLaughlin-Levrone on the American team for Paris will be Anna Cockrell and Jasmine Jones, who finished in second and third place at the time trials, respectively. Cockrell recorded a personal best with a time of 52.64, showing off the depth of talent in American track and field.
Having already competed in two Olympics, McLaughlin-Levrone is heading to Paris for her third appearance. Despite not medaling in her first Olympics, she made a strong impression in Tokyo and has since become an Olympic star. With continued success and impressive record-breaking performances, all eyes will be on McLaughlin-Levrone as she looks to shine once again on the world stage.
In summary, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a new world record of 50.65 seconds in the 400 meter hurdles at US Olympic time trials on Sunday (July 18). This achievement has earned her another spot to compete once again at Paris after winning gold at Tokyo Olympics where she helped US secure gold medal through its relay team performance.
With five world records under her belt over past three years including being first woman to break 52 second mark , McLaughlin Levrone’s skills are undeniable & she is considered as one of stars of track & field sport.
Along with Sydney , two other female athletes Anna Cockrell & Jasmine Jones will also represent USA at Paris Olympics following their successful performance at USTC .
