EUGENE, United States: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone booked her place at the World Championships on Saturday after storming to victory in the 400m at the US trials.
McLaughlin-Levrone, who has reigned supreme in the 400m hurdles since 2019, powered home in 48.90secs at Eugene’s Hayward Field.
Isabella Whittaker was second in 49.59sec while Aaliyah Butler was third in 49.91sec.
The 25-year-old McLaughlin-Levrone raised eyebrows by electing to compete in the 400m flat at the US championships, a year after completing back-to-back Olympic hurdles gold in Paris.
However McLaughlin-Levrone showed she is likely to be in contention for a medal in Tokyo with a powerhouse display.
The American star surged into an early lead over the first 200m and then kicked again down the final straight to storm home. – AFP
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