How New Balance Spikes Helped Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Break Own 400-Meter Hurdle World Record at Paris Olympics

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own world record at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024.

This fate made her one of the greatest hurdlers of all time as she enters her prime but the record was made possible because of the shoes she used in Paris.

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The track star took home gold for the U.S. and defended her 400m hurdles title in 50.37 seconds. McLaughlin wore the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp MD-X v3 spike shoes for the history-making race.

These track spikes are built to maximize propulsion and efficiency for middle to long-distance track races and McLaughlin-Levrone, knowing that she had accomplished her mission, told Yahoo: “I came here with a goal to win gold but had to handle it one race at a time, focus on myself, control what I could control, and improve each time."

The American felt strong at the tail-end of the race largely because of the shoes.

“I felt so strong in the backend of the race but the moment I crossed the finish line, I couldn’t believe it. To win my second gold medal in the 400m hurdles and break my own world record is such a blessing and I’m so thankful for my team, my coach, my family, and sponsors for the amazing support system.”

Fellow New Balance athlete Femke Bol, of the Netherlands, also wore the shoe during the race and had a time of 52.150 ,which landed her a bronze medal.

American Anna Cockrell took home silver.

The New BalanceFuelCell SuperComp MD-X v3 spike shoes are proving to be an Olympic athlete’s secret weapon.

New Balance athlete Gabby Thomas also wore the spike in Paris for her gold-medal win in the 200m.

Gabby Thomas was also part of the USA relays team that bagged gold in the 4x100m relay as well as in the 4x400m relays.