Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Olympians Set New World Records
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and a group of fellow Olympians have set new world records as the Paris Olympics approach.
- Their impressive performances have secured their names in the record book.
- This achievement highlights the growing anticipation for the upcoming Olympic Games.
PARIS (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and three other elite track and field athletes have officially secured their places in the record books, as World Athletics confirmed the ratification of their world records set earlier this year. This announcement came on Saturday following standard reviews of the events, marking a significant achievement for these athletes. McLaughlin-Levrone, a standout in the 400-meter hurdles, made headlines by lowering her own world record for the fifth time, clocking in at 50.65 seconds during the U.S. Olympic trials last month. Her remarkable performance continues to solidify her status as one of the sport's leading figures. In addition to McLaughlin-Levrone, pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis from Sweden also had his record ratified. Duplantis achieved a jump of 6.24 meters (20 feet, 5 1/2 inches) on April 20, marking the eighth time he has surpassed the previous record, each time by a margin of one centimeter. Further records were set by distance runner Faith Kipyegon of Kenya, who recorded a new 1,500-meter time of 3 minutes, 49.04 seconds on July 7, and Lithuanian discus thrower Mykolas Alekna, who broke a nearly 38-year-old record with a throw of 74.35 meters (243 feet, 11 inches) on April 14. This achievement is particularly notable as it represents the longest-standing record in men’s track.