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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone delivered a remarkable performance at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo on Thursday (September 18). She claimed the women’s 400m gold with a time of 47.78 seconds. Racing through the rain, she came extremely close, just 0.18 seconds shy of breaking Marita Koch’s 40-year-old 400m record of 47.60 seconds.
However, her run smashed the championship record from 1983 and marked the second-fastest 400m time in history.
Who is Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone?
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, a 26-year-old American from New Jersey, is a track and field sensation, best known for her dominance in the 400m hurdles. She has won two Olympic golds and a world title.
At the 2025 World Championships, she proved her brilliance by extending beyond hurdles, claiming her first global title in the 400m flat.
Podium finishes
The women’s 400m final was a showcase of fierce competition and talent. Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic secured silver with a strong 47.98 seconds, while Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser claimed bronze in 48.19 seconds. McLaughlin-Levrone’s ability to outpace such a formidable field, despite the wet conditions, highlighted her exceptional speed and focus.
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