Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone put on a strong effort in the women’s 400 metres, finishing 0.34 seconds faster than Olympic champion M. Paulino (who finished the Paris Olympics in 48.17 seconds).
That said, McLaughlin-Levrone’s race was unofficial, unlike Paulino’s run in the Brussels Diamond League final. Relentlessly, she returned to the track to win the women’s 200-metre race with a timing of 22.40 seconds.
Even though McLaughlin-Levrone had a cramp the day before, she knew going into the Allianz Memorial Van Damme meet that neither of her incredible performances would officially count, and she still competed with her signature drive.
She couldn’t resist taking part in today’s 200-metre sprint at Brussels’ King Baudouin Stadium, despite the difficulties. Why does she push herself past her comfort zone? Sydney claims that it’s her steadfast love of track and field. She will enter an elite league the next season thanks to her extreme effort.
McLaughlin-Levrone is heading for Grand Slam Track
At the upcoming Grand Slam Track, Sydney will compete in two individual events: the 400-metre hurdles, her signature event, and the 400-metre flat.
This implies that the two-time Olympian will make a total of four slams on the track. The fact that one of these slams will be held in her hometown of Los Angeles just heightens the anticipation; the 25-year-old is looking forward to the challenge.
Talking about the Grand Slam Track, she stated; “I think it’s just gonna be really cool to see that dynamic and see the sport grow in popularity”
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone made history once more at the Olympics in Paris this year when she broke the world record in the women’s 400-metre hurdles for the sixth time.
She also came close to breaking Sanya Richards-Ross’ American record in the women’s 400 metres. She came agonizingly close to setting a record in July last year, ending just 0.04 seconds short.
Sydney has four more chances to break through that barrier at the Grand Slam Track.