Sydney McLaughline-Levrone set herself up for excellence in the 400m final Thursday. McLaughline-Levrone proved why she’s one of the favorites to win the event, setting an American record in the semifinal.
McLaughline-Levrone ran the 400m in 48.29 seconds Tuesday, breaking a 19-year American record. McLaughline-Levrone accomplished the feat in the third of three semifinal races Tuesday. With the win, she advanced to the final, which will take place Thursday.
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