McLaughlin-Levrone smashes world record to retain 400m hurdles crown

American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shattered her own 400m hurdles world record at the Olympics, winning gold with a time of 50.37 seconds. Her teammate Anna Cockrell took silver, while Dutch runner Femke Bol claimed bronze. This marks McLaughlin-Levrone’s sixth world record in the event and solidifies her status as a track superstar. The victory came a day after her 25th birthday, adding to the celebration. The U.S. continued its dominance in the event, winning for the fourth consecutive time. Reuters