Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Sits on Top of Women’s 400m Hurdle Heading into Olympic Trials Final

Femke Bol and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone are two of the top contenders for the women’s 400m hurdle final at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. McLaughlin-Levrone set a world-leading time in the semi-finals, just edging out her rival with a time of 52.48. The reigning Olympic champion and world record holder, McLaughlin-Levrone, had a smooth run in the semi-finals, finishing ahead of Rio 2016 champion Dalilah Muhammad.

Anna Cockrell had the second-fastest time of the day, with other athletes like Shamier Little, Jasmine Jones, and Rachel Glenn following closely behind. McLaughlin-Levrone expressed her focus on the race, emphasizing the importance of qualifying through the rounds and preparing for the final. She mentioned her plan to “let it fly” in the final, indicating her determination to perform at her best.

The women’s 400m hurdle final is scheduled for Sunday at 17:29 PDT. This final is anticipated to be a thrilling race with McLaughlin-Levrone and other talented athletes competing for a spot in the Olympic Games Paris 2024. You can find the full list of qualifiers for the final on the event’s website.