INDIANAPOLIS — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will pass on defending her title in the 400-meter hurdles at the world championships later this month to concentrate on her newest event, the 400. McLaughlin-Levrone's name wasn't listed as an entrant in the 400 hurdles when USA Track and Field announced the team Monday for the world championships in Budapest, Hungary. Despite being new to the 400, McLaughlin-Levrone has the top time in the world this season at 48.74 seconds. She's the world-record holder in the 400 hurdles. The U.S. squad is coming off a 33-medal performance — including 13 gold — at the world championships last summer in Eugene, Oregon.

Source: Daily Sun August 07, 2023 23:52 UTC