McLaughlin-Levrone wins 400m gold with fastest time in 40 years
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran 47.78 seconds to win women’s 400m gold at the World Championships in Tokyo, marking the fastest time in four decades and second on the all-time list. The former hurdles champion edged Olympic winner Marileidy Paulino, who took silver, while Salwa Eid Naser won bronze. Her run raises hopes of a new world record soon.