Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone clinched victory in the 400-meter hurdle final and set a new world record at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Sunday.
McLaughlin-Levrone, the reigning gold medalist and ranked world No. 1, clocked an impressive time of 50.65 seconds. Finishing over two seconds behind her were Anna Cockrell and Jasmine Jones.
With their top-three finishes, all three athletes secured spots on the Olympic Team for the event, highlighting a potential powerhouse for Team USA in Paris.
During the semifinals on Saturday at Hayward Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, McLaughlin-Levrone breezed through with a time of 52.48 seconds, setting the stage for her dominant performance in the final.
Known for her composed demeanor, McLaughlin-Levrone had vowed to give her all in the final event of the meet, and she delivered on her promise.
After crossing the finish line, McLaughlin-Levrone reacted with astonishment upon seeing her record-breaking time, crouching down in disbelief.
Reflecting on her achievement, she expressed gratitude to God and described herself as "amazed, baffled, and in shock."
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Meanwhile, Cockrell, who achieved a personal best of 52.95 seconds in the semifinals, improved further in the final with a time of 52.64 seconds. Her excitement was palpable as she celebrated breaking the 53-second mark for the first time, emphasizing that her hard work was paying off.
"It means I'm ready," Cockrell exclaimed. "It shows that our past efforts are yielding results. I'm thrilled, I'm.
In Sunday’s final, the competitive lineup also featured Tokyo silver medalist Dalilah Muhammad and Shamier Little, who triumphed in her heat on Saturday.
Following her qualification for the Olympics in the 400-meter hurdles, second-place finisher Cockrell expressed being "emotional," shifting the focus away from herself to acknowledge Muhammad. Cockrell credited Muhammad with "revolutionizing" the event.