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U.S. Women Shatter Relay Record, Claim 16 Golds

9/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. women's 4x400m relay team, led by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, set a meet record of 3:16.61, defeating Jamaica and the Netherlands.
The U.S. won a record 16 gold medals at the World Athletics Championships, surpassing the previous record of 14.
Sha'Carri Richardson anchored the women's 4x100m team, becoming one of two women to sweep the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m at a single championship.
The U.S. men's 4x100m team, featuring Noah Lyles, secured gold, marking Lyles' fourth world title in this event.
Botswana narrowly defeated the U.S. in the men's 4x400m by just seven hundredths of a second.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. women's 4x400m relay team won gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, a landmark achievement in women's athletics. This victory contributed to the U.S. securing 61 medals that year, underscoring its dominance in track and field. Recent performances, including Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's record-setting run, continue to highlight the evolution and significance of women's sports in the U.S.

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Story summary

The U.S. women's 4x400m relay team, led by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, set a meet record of 3:16.61, defeating Jamaica and the Netherlands.
The U.S. won a record 16 gold medals at the World Athletics Championships, surpassing the previous record of 14.
Sha'Carri Richardson anchored the women's 4x100m team, becoming one of two women to sweep the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m at a single championship.
The U.S. men's 4x100m team, featuring Noah Lyles, secured gold, marking Lyles' fourth world title in this event.
Botswana narrowly defeated the U.S. in the men's 4x400m by just seven hundredths of a second.

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