Sydney McLaughlin runs 400-meter hurdles in record-breaking 51.90

[mktmaker]

Sydney McLaughlin broke the world record in the women's 400-meter hurdles on Sunday night and qualified for her second Olympic Games during a heat-delayed final day of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.

The 21-year-old recorded a time of 51.90 seconds, becoming the first woman to break the 52-second barrier.

Dalilah Muhammad, who finished second in Sunday's final, was the previous record holder at 52.16 seconds.

McLaughlin knelt to the ground after crossing the finish line and covered her mouth in disbelief when she saw the time on the scoreboard. Muhammad was the first to congratulate her with a celebratory hug.




https://www.espn.com/olympics/track...rd-400m-hurdles-us-track-field-olympic-trials

 

[AustinTXCat]

Former UK hurdler Daniel Roberts also running for Team USA at the upcoming Olympics in the 110m event.

#HurdleU

 

[funKYcat75]

The US has cornered the market on hot runners.

Gabby Thomas

Sydney

 

[warrior-cat]

The US has cornered the market on hot runners.

Gabby Thomas

Sydney

Yep.

 

[warrior-cat]

When you watch the race, Sydney's stride is longer and smoother than the others. While I know it took a lot of effort, it looked effortless. Very well run race.

 

[CatGotMyTongue]

You’re finally in that angel’s arms. RIP, Princess

 

[catlanta33]

How fast can she make a sandwich?

 

[vhcat70]

I knew she was good/great, but not that great. Wow! and congrats. UK nearly won women's NCAA track title the year she was here with her scoring most of the points of course.