The women’s 400-meter hurdles final on Wednesday morning in Tokyo is one of the marquee events of the track and field meet. Two Americans, Dalilah Muhammad and Sydney McLaughlin, are renewing their rivalry with an Olympic gold at stake. But Muhammad is still the defending Olympic and world champion, and her mechanics are pure artistry. McLaughlin finished in 51.90 seconds at the trials, becoming the first woman to run the race in less than 52 seconds. Muhammad, who had finished second in 52.42 seconds, ran to her to celebrate.

Source: New York Times August 04, 2021 02:15 UTC