LA28 released the competition schedule for the 2028 Olympic Games that will likely draw worldwide criticism for failing to maximize the exposure and competitive opportunities for arguably the Games’ biggest star.

The Games’ track and field schedule makes it all but impossible for American sprinter/hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the two-time Olympic 400-meter hurdles champion and reigning world champion in the 400 meters, to attempt an unprecedented sweep of the 400 and 400 hurdles gold medals.

The schedule also eliminates one of McLaughlin-Levrone’s back-up plans – a 400 hurdles and 200 double.

“The world’s loss,” said Bob Kersee, McLaughlin-Levrone’s coach.

After winning the Olympic 400 hurdles titles in 2021 and 2024 and lowering the world record in the event six times, McLaugh

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