American Sydney McLaughlinOlympic champion threw his own dust World record in 400 meters hurdles On his charm track at Hayward Field Eugene He went under 51 seconds (50.68), becoming the first athlete to become world champion for the first time in history.
European record holder Dutch Femke Bol took a distant second place at the finish line with a time of 52.27, ahead of previous world champion American Dalilah Muhammed (53.13).
Panama’s Gianna Woodruff finished seventh with a time of 54.75.
royal option
The women’s hurdles final was marked as Eugene Worlds’ best chance to set at least one world record. The presence of Sydney McLaughlin at the same track, who had lowered her record to 51.41 less than a month ago, ensured that the option was very real.
Competition with his compatriot Dalilah Mohammed was another guarantee of a great brand. and the pressure of a third team in great form, Dutch Femke Bol added ingredients to the main course of the eighth day of the championship.
And the race did not disappoint. At just 22, McLaughlin had achieved the discipline’s hierarchy but was missing the world title. Known as “Track Town USA” in the athletic world, Eugene achieved his goal. “Every time I come here I feel like something great is going to happen,” she said on arrival.
McLaughlin doesn’t believe in the perfect race, but his race in this final came very close to it. The equality between the favorites only lasted until the first corner. From there, McLaughlin distanced himself from his rivals until he achieved a convincing victory and a new world record for the title that added $100,000 to his corresponding 70,000.