Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Sets Historic 400m Record to Win World Gold

TL;DR
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set the fastest women's 400m time in 40 years with 47.78 seconds to win gold at the world championships, marking a significant transition from hurdles to flat racing. Meanwhile, Botswana's Busang Collen Kebinatshipi won the men's 400m in 43.53 seconds, highlighting a successful night for Africa in track events.
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- McLaughlin-Levrone runs fastest women’s 400m in 40 years to claim world gold The Guardian
- McLaughlin-Levrone dazzles in historic 400m win ESPN
- 2025 World Athletics Championships: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone nearly breaks world record while winning 400m world title Yahoo Sports
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- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins women’s 400m World Championship gold in second-fastest time ever CNN
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