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Namibia: Mclaughlin-Levrone Wins 400m to Seal World Championship Berth

Namibia: Mclaughlin-Levrone Wins 400m to Seal World Championship Berth

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone booked her place at the World Championships on Saturday after storming to victory in the 400m at the US trials.

McLaughlin-Levrone, the golden girl of US athletics and the greatest women’s 400m hurdler in history, powered home in 48.90secs at Eugene’s Hayward Field.

The 25-year-old two-time Olympic 400m hurdles champion and world record holder raised eyebrows this year by electing to take on a new challenge in the shape of the 400m flat.

McLaughlin-Levrone told reporters…

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