PARIS (Diya TV) – Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone delivered a performance for the ages at the Paris Olympics, setting a new world record and securing back-to-back gold medals in the women’s 400m hurdles. With a stunning time of 50.37 seconds, McLaughlin-Levrone not only defended her title but also became the first woman ever to achieve consecutive golds in this event.
The final was a showcase of McLaughlin-Levrone’s competitive spirit. Throughout the race, she faced a formidable challenge from Femke Bol of the Netherlands. The two were neck-and-neck through the middle portion, but as the race approached its final stretch, McLaughlin-Levrone displayed her unparalleled prowess. In the last 200 meters, she surged ahead decisively, leaving Bol and the rest of the field trailing far behind.
McLaughlin-Levrone’s dominance was evident as she broke away to set a new world record, finishing more than a second ahead of her closest competitor. Fellow Americans claimed three of the top four spots. Anna Cockrell secured the silver medal, and Jasmine Jones narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth.
This remarkable achievement also continues a proud tradition for Team USA. The American team has now held the gold medal in the 400m hurdles since the 2012 London Games. The result mirrored the finishing order from the Tokyo Games, where McLaughlin-Levrone also took gold, with an American athlete in silver and Bol in bronze.
