Noah Lyles Express”How We Came Victorious” And The Signal It Gives For Paris Olympics.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wanted an American record in the open 400m, but she got a world lead time instead.
The Olympic champion and world record holder in the 400m hurdles, McLaughlin-Levrone turned in a 48.75 in the 400m, just 0.05 seconds off Sanya Richards Ross‘ 48.70, set in 2006 on Sunday (9 June) at the USATF NYC Grand Prix in New York City.
The American was joined by compatriot and fellow world champion Noah Lyles in the winner’s circle, with Lyles capturing the final event of the day in the men’s 200m, clocking a 19.77.
The NYC Grand Prix marked one of the final stops for American track and field athletes ahed of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Oregon, later this month (21-30 June).
Surprises came through in the 100m, with two-time and reigning Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica placing last (11.48) and appearing to incur an injury in her right foot. She was carried off the track, and later posted that she “felt something uncomfortable” and was awaiting medical guidance.
In the men’s 100m, 2022 world champion Fred Kerley walked away from the start line after two false start calls. He said he was unsatisfied with the quality of the starting blocks, but clarified he had not been DQ’d, meaning he chose to withdraw from the race.
Nigerians swept the 100m, respectively, with Favour Ofili (11.18) winning the women’s and Udodi Onwuzurike claiming the men’s (10.24).
Gabby Thomas powered her way to victory in the women’s 200m, clocking a 22.42.
The NYC Grand Prix is a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold stop, with the Olympic Games Paris 2024 less than 50 days away.