United States' Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone reacts after winning the gold medal in the women's 400 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Petr ...

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the United States missed the almost 40-year-old 400 metres world record by the fraction of .18 of a second for gold in a world championship final for the ages on Thursday.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the United States missed the almost 40-year-old 400 metres world record by less than two-tenth for gold in a world championship final for the ages on Thursday.

TOKYO (AP) — When Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone powered though the final curve of the 400-meter final at world championships, she glanced to her right and saw something that hadn’t been there in a while.

TOKYO -- When Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone powered though the final curve of the 400-meter final at world championships, she glanced to her right and saw something that hadn't been there in a while.

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