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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Shines at NYC Grand Prix, Lyles and Kerley Face Trials Challenge

McLaughlin-Levrone nearly breaks 400m American record while Lyles and Kerley prepare for intense competition at U.S. Olympic trials.

  • McLaughlin-Levrone clocked 48.74 seconds in the 400m, the fastest time in the world this year.
  • Despite her success, McLaughlin-Levrone will focus solely on the 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympics.
  • Noah Lyles won the 200m at the NYC Grand Prix but faced challenges with starting blocks and headwinds.
  • Fred Kerley withdrew from the 100m race due to block issues, raising concerns about his preparation.
  • Elaine Thompson-Herah sustained a lower leg injury, casting doubt on her readiness for the Jamaican Olympic trials.
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