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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own world record on Thursday night in Paris. The track star took home gold for the U.S. and defended her 400m hurdles title in 50.37 seconds.
McLaughlin wore the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp MD-X v3 spike shoes for the history-making race.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of Team United States crosses the finish line to win the gold medal after competing in the Women’s 400m Hurdles Final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France.
“I came here with a goal to win gold but had to handle it one race at a time, focus on myself, control what I could control, and improve each time,” she said in statement. “I felt so strong in the backend of the race but the moment I crossed the finish line, I couldn’t believe it. To win my second gold medal in the 400m hurdles and break my own world record is such a blessing and I’m so thankful for my team, my
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