Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone fires bold 100m,100m hurdles challenge at Sha'Carri Richardson, Masai Russell

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has revealed her targets for the remaining 2025 Grand Slam Track meets following her dominating display in the inaugural leg in Kingston Jamaica last weekend.

The 25-year-old walked away from Kingston $100,000 richer after storming to victory in the 400m hurdles in 52.76 and clocking a sharp 50.32 in the flat 400m.

But with just one more 400m/400mH double outing planned before the World Championships in Tokyo, McLaughlin-Levrone is now shifting her focus to shorter sprints.

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Speaking to the media following her exploits, McLaughlin-Levrone, has explained the reason behind doubling up in the short sprints in Florida.

"Yeah, that's where we're looking right now unless something changes,” she said.“I'm excited that the Grand Slam is giving me the opportunity to switch events and mix things up a bit.”

Her decision is far from random. The ultimate goal? Improving her raw speed in pursuit of history—becoming the first woman to break the 50-second barrier in the 400m hurdles, a race she has already redefined by breaking the world record six times.

“The 100 hurdles is something I used to love doing—I just don’t really get the chance anymore. 

“So even just pairing that with the sprint side of things and going all the way down to the 100, I’d love to see what I could do and just challenge myself in every way possible."

"I think just PR—that's always my goal. I want to be better than I was the year before, the day before. So I’d love to see a PR come out of both of those events if possible."

McLaughlin-Levorne certainly will not have it easy in both events, with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden making a statement of intent in the 100m in Kingston, while reigning 100mH Olympic champion Massai Russel also left a mark in the event.

There are reports more athletes, including Sha’Carri Richardson, may sign up for the second event, and McLaughlin-Leverone will want to prove she has what it takes to take her on.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on why she will race in the 100m & 100mH in future Grand Slam