Sydney McLaughlin won the 400m national championship title in world record-breaking fashion at the U.S. Track and Field Championships this afternoon.
McLaughling blistered the competition with a record-setting time of 51.41, which was almost 2 seconds faster than second place finisher Britton Wilson (53.08).
USATF 🇺🇸 – 400M HAIES
1. Sydney McLaughlin 51.41 WR
2. Britton Wilson 53.08 PB
3. Shamier Little 53.92 SB #USATFOutdoorspic.twitter.com/JDAqCJwJhO— MR.CARTER (@NelsonCarterJr) June 25, 2022
Two thumbs up if your name is Sydney McLaughlin and you just broke YOUR OWN WORLD RECORD. @GoSydGo | #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/dGLf7YM8MH
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) June 25, 2022
Here’s a look at McLaughlin’s semifinal heat from Friday:
Sydney McLaughlin won her semifinal heat in the women’s 400m hurdles and will race for the national championship title at the U.S. Track and Field Championships @GoSydGo
(via @KentuckyTrack)pic.twitter.com/PIddzEPC3C
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 25, 2022
