When is Sydney Mclaughlin’s 400m hurdles final at the Paris 2024 Olympics? How many Olympic medals has she won?

Sydney McLaughlin-Levron is one of those athletes who makes things look easy. As expected, the American has been outstanding in the 400m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

In the preliminary rounds, she qualified first with a time of 53.60. In the semifinals, she finished 1.7 seconds ahead of her rival in the heat, with a time of 52.13. McLaughlin is only one step from retaining the gold medal she won at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

What’s more, the 25-year-old athlete is also the world record holder in the event with a time of 50.65. She broke the record during the US Olympic Team Trials in track and field on June 30, 2024. “I’m definitely a little surprised it happened, but I’m still grateful. I knew I was in the 50.5 range, (but) it was just a matter of getting that stride pattern”, said the athlete after the race. Curiously, the last person to hold the world record in the 400m hurdles race was also McLaughlin, who established it in July 2022

How many Olympic medals does Sydney Mclaughlin have?

Born in New Jersey in 1999, Sydney McLaughlin became an Olympian in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio when she was only 17. She didn’t make it to the 400m hurdles final, but her potential was evident; this story was meant to continue.

With more experience and determination, McLaughlin arrived at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to write her name in the Olympics history. She won the gold medal in the 400m hurdles final and broke the world record with a time of 51.46. What’s more, she won her second gold Olympic medal with the United States in the 4x400m hurdles relay race.

When is Sydney Mclaughlin’s 400 m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

The athletics competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are taking place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, where the United States has already won several gold medals.

Most recently, Quincy Hall won the 400m with a fantastic comeback during the final race. Other athletes who have won the gold for Team USA in athletics are Noah Lyles (men’s 100m), Gabrielle Thomas (women’s 2000m), Cole Hocker (men’s 1500m), and Valerie Allman (women’s discus throw).

Now, it’s Sydney Mclaughlin’s turn. She will compete in the 400m hurdles final today, August 8, at 3:25 p.m. E.T. (9:25 p.m. in Paris). However, the American will not have it easy since Femke Bol, the 24-year-old athlete who won the gold medal in the 4x400m relay race with the Netherlands, will also be present.