Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone stuns with a world record of 50.37 seconds in the 400m hurdles at the Olympics, outshining rival Femke Bol. The race showcases McLaughlin-Levrone's dominance and marks her sixth global title, solidifying her as the queen of the event.
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00:00In the heart of Paris, under the glaring lights of the Olympic stage, an electrifying roar
00:05swept through the stadium as American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone smashed her own world record
00:11to win the 400-metre hurdles gold.
00:14The anticipated showdown with Dutch sensation Femke Bol never truly materialised, as McLaughlin-Levrone
00:20darted ahead, leaving her rivals trailing in her wake.
00:25Crossing the finish line in a staggering 50.37 seconds, she not only defended her title but
00:31also set a new world record, marking her sixth global title.
00:36Bol, known for her incredible speed and resilience, could not match McLaughlin-Levrone's pace
00:42this time, finishing third with a time of 52.15.
00:48US silver medalist Anna Cockrells, running a personal best of 51.87, claimed the second
00:54spot on the podium.
00:57McLaughlin-Levrone had already made headlines in June by improving her world record to 50.65,
01:03but she saved her ultimate performance for the grandest stage of all.
01:07Her thrilling victory added another chapter to her illustrious career, reinforcing her
01:12status as the undisputed queen of the 400-metre hurdles.
01:18This race will be remembered not only for McLaughlin-Levrone's unmatched prowess, but
01:22also for the dynamic rivalry with Bol.
01:25Together, these two athletes have dominated the sport, running 17 of the 20 fastest times
01:32in history.
01:34Entering the Olympics as the defending champion and world record holder, McLaughlin-Levrone
01:39was the favourite.
01:41She had shown glimpses of her extraordinary form two months earlier, leaving fans eagerly
01:46anticipating this clash.
01:49Bol, coming off a record-breaking year herself, had set an indoor 400m flat world record and
01:55a new European 400-metre hurdles record of 50.95 in July, becoming only the second woman
02:01to break the 51-second barrier.
02:05Despite Bol's impressive credentials, she couldn't replicate the sensational sprint
02:09finish that secured the Netherlands gold in the mixed four by 400-metre relay earlier
02:14in the Games.
02:16At just 24, Bol's career is still on the rise, but today was Sidney McLaughlin-Levrone's
02:22day.
02:24Celebrating her 25th birthday with this colossal achievement, McLaughlin-Levrone shared her
02:28joy.
02:29My whole family's here.
02:31We're going to celebrate, we're going to enjoy this time and get ready for the relay too,
02:36she beamed.
02:38Reflecting on the journey to gold, she added, just a lot of hard work put in this year.
02:43I knew it was going to be a tough race, an amazing competition all the way round.