Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Shatters 19-Year-Old US 400-Meter Record

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke the 400-meter American record at the world championships, clocking 48.29 seconds. This surpassed Sanya Richards-Ross's 19-year-old record and is the fastest time of 2025. McLaughlin-Levrone aims to break the 40-year-old record of 47.60 in the finals, showcasing her exceptional talent.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Tokyo | Updated: 16-09-2025 20:34 IST | Created: 16-09-2025 20:34 IST

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Shatters 19-Year-Old US 400-Meter Record

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a new American record in the 400-meter event, finishing the semifinal race at the world championships in 48.29 seconds. This stunning performance surpassed the previous record held for 19 years by Sanya Richards-Ross by a margin of 0.41 seconds.

Her time was the fastest in 2025 and ranks as the seventh fastest ever recorded. McLaughlin-Levrone expresses excitement at the prospect of challenging the longstanding world record of 47.60 seconds in the upcoming finals on Thursday.

She attributes her success to rigorous training under coach Bobby Kersee, focusing on refining her technique. With a history of breaking records in the 400 hurdles, McLaughlin-Levrone continues to push boundaries in the 400 flat, as watched by a global audience.

(With inputs from agencies.)