McLaughlin defeats Muhammad, shatters own 400m hurdles WR for Olympic gold

USA's Sydney Mclaughlin celebrates after winning the women's 400m hurdles final setting a new world record during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games — AFP via Getty Images

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Published August 3, 2021 7:46 pm

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Sydney McLaughlin shaved nearly a half-second off her previous all-time best set at U.S. Trials, overtaking defending Olympic champion teammate Dalilah Muhammad after the last set of hurdles for gold.

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