U.S. star Sydney McLaughlin sets world record to win gold in women's 400-meter hurdles at Tokyo Olympics
After a stint at the University of Kentucky, McLaughlin turned pro and found herself climbing the ranks, but often finishing second to Muhammad. They have long been not just the two fastest women in the 400-meter field, but also the two fastest in the history of the event.
Last summer, McLaughlin decided that it was time for a change. She started training with a new coach, Bobby Kersee, and alongside Allyson Felix, one of the most decorated track and field athletes in Olympic history. Kersee altered her approach and refined her technique. In earlier meets this year, for example, Felix competed in the 60-meter or 100-meter hurdles, simply to practice different hurdling techniques.
It paid off at the Olympic trials, with a world-record time of 51.90. And it paid off again Wednesday, in Olympic gold and a new world record.
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