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Olympics · United StatesEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won her second U.S. title in the 400-meter flat Saturday, running the oval in 48.90 seconds to secure a spot in the race at world championships later this summer. McLaughlin-Levrone, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and the world record holder in the 400 hurdles, has been focusing on the flat race this season. She beat Isabella Whittaker by .31 seconds to improve to 6-0 lifetime in 400-meter finals.…See the Story
McLaughlin-Levrone Runs 48.90 to Capture Second 400-Meter National Title
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Eugene · EugeneAleia Hobbs hasn’t had an easy road. For years, she’s faced a wave of online abuse, often centered around her powerful frame and elite speed. Critics, hiding behind screens, have questioned her gender identity and legitimacy as an athlete. But Hobbs chose not to retreat. Instead, she showed up to the 100m final at the USATF Championships ready to race. The backlash was often based on her muscular build, because that did not align with the stereo…See the Story
Wrongly Labeled as Man, Aleia Hobbs Bursts Into Tears During Heartfelt Statement for USATF Achievement
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Florida, United States · FloridaIn front of 5,996 fans on Day 2 of the USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ran the Women’s 100 Meters in 10.65, a new world lead, Anna Hall won the Women’s Heptathlon with a time of 2:04.60, clinching the heptathlon with a cumulative score of 1045, and Kenny Bednarek took the Men’s 100 Meter in 9.79, a new personal best. Photos by Dan Morrison. Day one photos can be found here.See the Story
