The upcoming women’s 400m hurdle final at the Paris 2024 Olympics promises to be a thrilling race, with some of the world’s top talent vying for the coveted spot on the podium. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is one of those athletes, having set a world-leading time in the semi-finals and aiming to give her all in Sunday’s final.
McLaughlin-Levrone had a smooth run in the semi-finals, finishing ahead of Rio 2016 champion Dalilah Muhammad and just edging out her rival Femke Bol. The reigning Olympic champion and world record holder expressed her focus on the race, emphasizing the importance of qualifying through the rounds and preparing for the final.
“I’m really excited to let it fly in the final,” she said, indicating her determination to perform at her best. “It’s going to be a great race.”
Anna Cockrell had the second-fastest time of the day, while other athletes like Shamier Little, Jasmine Jones, and Rachel Glenn followed closely behind. With such a talented field, it will be anyone’s race on Sunday at 17:29 PDT. Fans can find out who will take home gold by checking out the full list of qualifiers on the event’s website.