Tokyo promised history — and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone delivered.
The American superstar, known for her dominance in the 400m hurdles, made the bold switch to the flat 400m in 2025… and it paid off in spectacular fashion. In the final of the Women’s 400m at the Tokyo World Championships 2025, Sydney stormed to victory with a 47.78 — a Championship Record, North American Record, and the second-fastest time in history behind Marita Koch’s 47.60 from 1985.
This was no solo performance — it was one of the greatest 400m races ever:
🥇 Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) – 47.78 CR
🥈 Marileidy Paulino (DOM) – 47.98 NR
🥉 Salwa Eid Naser (BRN) – 48.19 SB
4️⃣ Natalia Bukowiecka (POL) – 49.27 SB
5️⃣ Amber Anning (GBR) – 49.36 SB
6️⃣ Roxana Gómez (CUB) – 49.48 NR
7️⃣ Henriette Jæger (NOR) – 49.74
8️⃣ Nickisha Pryce (JAM) – 49.97
Sydney’s performance was smooth, controlled, and historic — bringing her within 0.18 seconds of the world record that has stood for 40 years.
🏆 From 400m hurdles dominance to 400m supremacy — this is Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone rewriting the standard of greatness.
📍 Event: Women’s 400m Final
📅 Date: September 18, 2025
📍 Venue: Tokyo Olympic Stadium, Japan
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