McLaughlin-Levrone and Kebinatshipi Secure 400m Golds at World Championships
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Busang Collen Kebinatshipi clinched gold in the women's and men's 400m events, respectively, at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
American athlete Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the women's 400 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, recording a time of 47.78 seconds. This performance is the fastest in the event since 1985 and marks her successful transition from the 400m hurdles to the flat 400m. Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic secured silver with a time of 47.98 seconds, becoming the third-fastest woman in history over this distance. Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser took bronze, finishing in 48.19 seconds.
In the men's 400 meters, 21-year-old Busang Collen Kebinatshipi of Botswana claimed gold with a time of 43.53 seconds. His compatriot Bayapo Ndori earned bronze, contributing to a memorable night for Botswana. Jareem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago took silver, setting a national record of 43.72 seconds.