Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone stole the show at the U.S. Olympic trials for track and field, setting a new world record of 50.65 seconds in the women’s 400-meter hurdles final. Rai Benjamin dominated the men’s 400 hurdles, while Nikki Hiltz won her second consecutive national title in the women’s 1,500 meters with a personal best time. Masai Russell set a meet record in the women’s 100 hurdles final, and Grant Fisher claimed gold in the men’s 5,000 final, his second title of the trials.
The day was filled with action and meet records, including a farewell from javelin standout Kara Winger. In the women’s javelin final, Maggie Malone Hardin took first place with a meet record throw, while in the men’s high jump final, Shelby McEwen emerged victorious by clearing 7-6½. JuVaughn Harrison, Tyus Wilson, and Caleb Snowden all put on a strong showing in the high jump competition.
Overall, it was an exciting and successful day of competition at the U.S. Olympic trials, with athletes setting new records and earning their spots on Team USA for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The trials showcased the talent and determination of the athletes as they competed for their chance to represent their country on the world stage.
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