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

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