McLaughlin-Levrone Wins 400m, Mattis Second Discus US Championships Oregon

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shone at the USATF Nationals in Oregon, winning the women's 400-meter run with a time of 48.90 seconds, narrowly missing the American record and securing her place for the World Championships in Tokyo. McLaughlin-Levrone, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 400 hurdles, surprised many by skipping the 400m hurdles event at the championships to focus on the 400m flat race instead, risking missing the hurdles event in Tokyo unless she qualifies at the Diamond League finals. Alongside her, New Jersey athletes such as Sam Mattis, who placed second in the men’s discus, and Ajee' Wilson, who advanced to the 800m final, highlighted the strong Garden State presence at the meet. The championships also featured other top athletes like Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson, with Richardson preparing to defend her 100m world title despite recent struggles in form. The event at Hayward Field serves as a key qualifying competition for the World Championships, with many reigning world champions, including Lyles, already qualified. McLaughlin-Levrone’s decision and performances remain a major storyline as she aims to maintain her dominance in track and field.