TOKYO (Reuters) - Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the fastest women's 400 metres in 40 years to claim world championship gold in 47.78 seconds on Thursday and complete her transition from the one-lap ...

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A nearly two-decade old record was shattered at the World Track and Field Championships on Tuesday as American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone dominated the 400-meter semifinals with a time of 48.29 seconds ...

American Rai Benjamin was declared the winner of the 400-meter hurdles at world championships after officials overrode an initial disqualification for slightly dislodging a hurdle in the lane next to ...

The World Track and Field Championships saw Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a new American record in the 400-meter in the semifinals. Here's what to know.