McLaughlin-Levrone claims 400m gold with second-fastest time ever

Sep 18, 2025, 09:42 AM ET TOKYO — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first woman in nearly 40 years to crack 48 seconds in the 400 meters Thursday, achieving 47.78 in…

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone sets American record in 400m semis

Sep 16, 2025, 09:58 AM ET TOKYO — One record down, and maybe one more to go for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. McLaughlin-Levrone finished her 400-meter semifinal at the world championships Tuesday…

Ledecky out-duels McIntosh in sizzing 400m free

US freestyle great Katie Ledecky posted the second-fastest 400m free time of her storied career on Thursday, clocking 3min 56.81sec to run down Summer McIntosh for a second stunning victory…