Tokyo 2020 OlympicsUS’s McLaughlin Wins, Sets World Record in Women’s 400-Meter Hurdles00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintGold medalist Sydney McLaughlin, of the United States, celebrates after winning the women's 400-meter hurdles at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, on Aug. 4, 2021. Petr David Josek/AP PhotoLorenz Duchamps8/4/2021|Updated: 8/4/2021American hurdler Sydney McLaughlin won the women’s 400-meter hurdles on Aug. 4 at the Tokyo Olympics in world-record time.McLaughlin finished in 51.46 seconds, almost a half-second faster than her previous world mark, set during the U.S. Olympic Trials in June.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentLorenz DuchampsAuthorLorenz Duchamps is a news writer for NTD, The Epoch Times’ sister media, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and entertainment news. Author’s Selected ArticlesMan Arrested in Connection to Stabbing Spree in Seattle Involving 10 VictimsNov 09, 2024Actress Rashida Jones Salutes Her Father, Quincy Jones, as a ‘Culture Shifter’Nov 08, 2024Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Out Indefinitely Due to Undisclosed IllnessNov 05, 2024Noah Lyles Sheds Light on Overcoming Challenges on Road to Olympic GoldAug 06, 2024Related Topics2020 OlympicshurdlerSydney McLaughlin