USA Track and Field Championships 2023: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins first 400m national title with world lead time

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, a double Olympic champion, won the women’s 400-meter gold on Saturday, July 8, at the 2023 U.S. Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 48.74. It’s the fastest time of the year thus far. “The greats always push themselves, and I want to be one of them, so I have to push myself and get out of my comfort zone,” McLaughlin said in an interview with American network NBC following the event. “I’m just happy to be here.” Talitha Diggs came in second at 49.93, followed by Britton Wilson of Arkansas at 49.79. At the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, next month, the three women will compete on behalf of Team USA.

Talitha Diggs came in second at 49.93, followed by Britton Wilson of Arkansas at 49.79. At the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, next month, the three women will compete on behalf of Team USA. Wilson told NBC, “I was definitely trying to run my race plan.” “Not go out too fast, or too slow, and just execute what my coach wanted me to do and I think I did a good job of doing that today.” McLaughlin-Levrone, a 23-year-old from Eugene, topped the rankings in each round with run times of 49.79 and 49.67 in the opening heats and semifinals, respectively. Her time in the Saturday final was only.04 slower than gold champion Sanya Richards-Ross’s from London 2012.

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According to an Instagram story shared on Friday, August 11, 2023, American track sensation Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will not participate in the forthcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. McLaughlin-Levrone commented, “I am sad to share that I must withdraw from this year’s World Championships meet in Budapest.” “I need to take care of a minor knee issue so that I can be fully healthy for the Olympics in Paris next year, after consulting with my doctors and coaches.” I hope to see everyone getting back on track shortly.”

In the women’s 400-meter hurdles, McLaughlin-Levrone is the current world record holder and Olympic champion. After setting a world record in the 400m flat at the U.S. Championships in early July, the 24-year-old has been concentrating on this event this season and was seen to be a strong candidate for gold at the global competition. The World Athletics Championships in Budapest are scheduled to start on Saturday, August 19.