Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone born?August 7, 1999
2. Where was Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone born?USA
3. What is the world record 400m hurdles?50.37 seconds (set August 8, 2024)
4. What is the american record 400m (flat)?47.78 seconds (set at 2025 World Championships)
5. What sport does Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone compete in?She is a track and field athlete who runs the 400 meters hurdles and the flat 400 meters.
6. How fast did she run the 400 meters hurdles in 2024?She ran it in 50.37 seconds, a world record.

400 meters hurdles: A track and field event requiring athletes to run 400 meters while clearing ten hurdles of a specific height.
World Athletics Championships: The premier global competition in athletics, held biennially, featuring track and field events.
Diamond League: An annual series of elite track and field competitions that culminates in a final, showcasing the world's top athletes.
Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of the living body.