Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s 2025 campaign has been defined by both change and excellence. The reigning two-time Olympic champion in the 400-meter hurdles has committed herself entirely to the open 400 meters this year, stepping away from the event that made her a global force. Her results have been immediate: early-season victories in Kingston (50.32) and Miami (49.69), followed by a 49.93 at the Prefontaine Classic, building momentum toward her decisive 48.90-second win at the USA Track & Field Championships. That performance earned her a second national title in the distance, ranked third in the world this season, and brought her within two-tenths of the American record. It also guaranteed her a place in the 400 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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