With the hurdles out of the way, the question on everyone’s mind is simple: will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone conquer the 400m flat at the World Championships? The answer isn’t obvious, but one thing is clear: her daring is unmatched . After dominating the 400m hurdles, she’s now stepping into an event that isn’t naturally hers, doing everything in her power to own it. Deep down, we all want her to win, and as the 400m final approaches, all eyes will be on her. Her personal best from 2023 stands at 48.74 seconds, with a seasonal best of 48.90 seconds, fast, yes, but is it fast enough to claim gold, or will it be silver or bronze? Justin Gatlin believes she has a path forward, and he’s sharing his strategy.

Recently, on the Ready Set Go YouTube podcast, Gatlin joined Rodney Green and

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