At the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a world-leading time in the semi-finals of the women’s 400m hurdle event. With a time of 52.48, she edged out her rival Femke Bol and finished ahead of Rio 2016 champion Dalilah Muhammad. McLaughlin-Levrone expressed her focus on the race and emphasized the importance of qualifying through the rounds and preparing for the final.
In an interview, she mentioned her plan to “let it fly” in the final, indicating her determination to perform at her best. Anna Cockrell had the second-fastest time of the day, while other athletes like Shamier Little, Jasmine Jones, and Rachel Glenn followed closely behind. 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.
