Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Sets World Record 50.37 in 400m Hurdles, Wins Third Olympic Gold

Aug 8, 2024, 07:34 PM

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a new world record in the women's 400-meter hurdles with a time of 50.37 seconds at the Paris Olympics, securing her third Olympic gold medal. This victory marks her as the first woman to win back-to-back golds in this event. Anna Cockrell, also from the USA, won the silver medal with a personal best time of 51.87 seconds. In addition, Tara Davis-Woodhall claimed the gold medal in the women's long jump with a leap of 7.10 meters, further contributing to Team USA's success at the Paris Olympics.