Tag: Sydney McLaughlin

Sydney McLaughlin Anchors US on Record-Setting Day at Worlds

EUGENE, Ore.—It only made sense that Sydney McLaughlin would run the last, victorious lap of world championships for the United States. It only made sense she would win that race by a lot. America’s burgeoning speed star turned a close 4×400-meter relay into a laugher on the anchor leg Sunday, putting the final stamp on…


Mighty McLaughlin Shatters 400 Meters Hurdles World Record

EUGENE, Ore.—American Sydney McLaughlin produced one of the greatest track performances of all time on Friday by shattering her own 400 meters hurdles world record to win World Championships gold. The Olympic champion charged home in 50.68 seconds, slashing 0.73 off her previous mark of 51.41 set at the same springy Hayward Field last month…


US’s McLaughlin Wins, Sets World Record in Women’s 400-Meter Hurdles

American hurdler Sydney McLaughlin won the women’s 400-meter hurdles on Aug. 4 at the Tokyo Olympics in world-record time. McLaughlin finished in 51.46 seconds, almost a half-second faster than her previous world mark, set during the U.S. Olympic Trials in June. “I’m absolutely delighted. What a great race. I’m just grateful to be out here…


American Hurdler McLaughlin Sets New World Record in Women’s 400-Meter

American hurdler and Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin won the women’s 400-meter hurdles on Wednesday at the Tokyo Games while also setting a new world record. McLaughlin finished the run at 51.46 seconds, almost half a second faster than her previous world record set during the United States Olympic Trials in June. “I’m absolutely delighted. What…