American 400 metres hurdles Olympic champion and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone said on Friday that she will miss the World Championships due to a 'minor knee issue', with the global showcase set to begin in Budapest next week.
Jul 7, 2023; Eugene, OR, USA; Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins women's 400m semi-final in 49.60 during the USATF Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
The 24-year-old was among the biggest names expected to compete and was entered in the 400 metres flat, breaking into new territory after she shattered her own world record to win gold in the hurdles last year in Eugene.
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