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Sydney McLaughlin wins gold medal, sets new world record in 400m hurdles

Former University of Kentucky track star Sydney McLaughlin just won the gold medal in women’s 400m hurdles at the Olympic Games.

McLaughlin set a new world record with a time of 51.46 seconds.

HER GOLDEN MOMENT!@GoSydGo takes the gold in world record fashion in the women’s 400m hurdles final! #TokyoOlympics x @TeamUSA

: NBC
: https://t.co/xHOJq5UwlD
: NBC Sports App pic.twitter.com/xFGFzaW6Gu

— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) August 4, 2021

SYDNEY MCLAUGHLIN!