CHRISTIANNEWS.COM.- American track and field star Sydney McLaughlin broke his own world record in the 400-meter hurdles on Friday while competing at the World Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
The 22-year-old clocked a time of 50.68 seconds, beating her previous record time of 51.41 that was set last month. This is the fourth time in 13 months that McLaughlin has broken the 400m hurdles world record.
After Friday’s race, McLaughlin spoke to NBC Sports about his success, saying all the credit goes to God.
“I’ll have to start by saying all the glory goes to God,” he said. “These last days I prepared myself for this race, Hebrews 4:16 has been on my mind: I came confidently to his throne to receive mercy and grace. And I think He really gave me the strength to do it today, so all the glory goes to God.
“Coming into this race, I just wanted to go out there and attack everything. Bobby (Kersee, his trainer) and I have been training for this all year, and we wanted to execute on it,” McLaughlin added.
“The last 100 hurt a lot, but I’m so thankful for that and I’m thankful for that time and for bringing home a medal to Team USA.”
Last summer in Tokyo, he set the world record at 51.46 and won the Olympic gold medal. Before that, she became the first woman to break under 52 seconds when she ran 51.90 at the US Olympic Trials. Now, she’s the first woman to complete the race in under 51 seconds.
Surprisingly, McLaughlin thought he could have finished the race faster.
“Honestly, we thought we could go a little faster,” he told NBC. «But we are very grateful with that time; anything under 51 was a win for us. We just know that there is more to push and that there is more to be able to get out of it. So, honestly, I’m really thankful for today. .”
Whichever path McLaughlin decides to take, her faith will be at the forefront. CBN News previously reported, McLaughlin is a firm believer in Jesus Christ and says it gives her peace, knowing that God is always with her.
After winning gold last summer in the 400m hurdles, he commented that it’s all about “just trusting the process and giving God the glory.”
McLaughlin’s bio on his Instagram page has just one line: “Jesus is Lord,” with an emoji of a dove.
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