McLaughlin-Levrone Shines at Grand Slam Track Meet in Kingston, Jamaica
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the women’s 400m hurdles with a world-leading time of 52.76 seconds at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston. Brazilian Alison Dos Santos and Christopher Bailey also excelled in their events. Gabby Thomas won the women’s 200m, marking the beginning of the Grand Slam Track series.
On April 5, 2025, at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the world record holder and Olympic champion, achieved a remarkable victory in the women’s 400m hurdles. She clocked a world-leading time of 52.76 seconds, finishing ahead of her rival Dalilah Muhammad, who completed the race in 54.59 seconds, and Rushell Clayton, a two-time World Championships bronze medallist.
In addition to McLaughlin-Levrone’s impressive performance, Brazilian athlete Alison Dos Santos recorded a world-leading time of 47.61 seconds in the men’s 400m hurdles during the same meet. Christopher Bailey, the World Indoor champion and Olympic relay gold medallist, also demonstrated outstanding form by achieving a world-leading time in the men’s 400m event.
Furthermore, Olympic champion Gabby Thomas emerged victorious in the women’s 200m, securing the first win of the Grand Slam Track series in the Long Sprint category. These remarkable achievements highlight the athletes’ exceptional talents and set the stage for further competition, as they are set to compete again on Sunday in the 400m flat events.
The Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston showcased the athletic prowess of several elite competitors. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s world-leading time in the women’s 400m hurdles, along with the performances of Alison Dos Santos and Christopher Bailey in their respective events, underscored the high level of competition present. The anticipation builds as these athletes prepare to face off in upcoming events.
Original Source: www.jamaicaobserver.com
