Sydney McLaughlin breaks close to the 40-year-old world record in the 400m, claiming victory with a margin of under 0.2 seconds.
In a thrilling race on September 18th, 2021, Sydney McLaughlin from New Jersey claimed the 400m hurdles world championship title, narrowly missing Marita Koch's long-standing record.
McLaughlin's winning time was an impressive 47.78 seconds, just 18 hundredths of a second shy of Koch's record set in 1985. Koch, a double Olympic champion in the 400m hurdles, is the fastest woman in history in this event.
Before the race, McLaughlin had aimed to break Koch's record, but Paulino's blistering pace presented a formidable challenge. Paulino, the third fastest woman in history in the 400m, clocked a time of 47.98 seconds to finish second in the championship.
The podium of the 400m race in Tokyo featured three women from different countries. Paulino finished second, with Salwa Eid Naser from Bahrain taking third place. Naser's time of 48.14 seconds was set in Doha in 2019, a year in which she also won the 400m world title.
McLaughlin, however, competed in a different event, aiming to make a mark. Her victory in the 400m hurdles demonstrates her versatility and determination as an athlete.
Paulino's achievement in the 400m race should not be overlooked. Her time is faster than Naser's time in Doha in 2019, making her a force to be reckoned with in future competitions.
As McLaughlin continues to push the boundaries of women's track and field, it will be exciting to see how she fares in the coming years. With her sights set on breaking records and winning more titles, McLaughlin is undoubtedly a name to watch in the world of athletics.
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