We've All Been Waiting For This || Sydney Mclaughlin VS. Femke Bol - 400 Meter Hurdles

Note - At 0:25 - we wrote that Sydney ran a time of 41.46 in 2022, which would be amazing but that time at least at the moment is completely impossible. That time should have been written as 51.46 seconds - thanks for understanding.
Nobody has been able to beat Sydney McLaughlin over the previous 2 seasons. Is 2023 the year when that changes?
Thanks to Horta Sorta for the footage!
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[@AllInTheGame01]

2:30; Femke who ran her fastest ever 400mH opener of 53.12 in Belgium last Saturday said she was testing out her new 14-step pattern and it went well until the 7th hurdle; “Then it became a mess, but I had a lot of energy left.” Britton Wilson on the same day in Sacramento ran 53.71 (her 4th fastest time) just 30mins AFTER running 49.51 (3rd fastest time) in the flat 400m!🤞Syd, Femke, Britton, Shamier & Dalilah all stay healthy & in-form right through to the WC!

[@hurdlegod4933]

Who do you think will take the crown this year?

[@BlueHopi144]

@@hurdlegod4933 Sydney again

[@AllInTheGame01]

​​@@hurdlegod4933 Depends on if she attempts that WC 400m/400mH double and how much that takes out of her, but it's hard to look past Syd running yet another sub 51s time with Femke, Britton and maybe even Shamier all running sub 52s.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

​@All In The Game the 14step is a huge factor for Femke. It's pretty ridiculous that she was even capable of being top 10 in the world at her height doing a 15 step. Once she gets adjusted, that should be an easy full second or more off her 400h without getting in better shape.

[@darp1286]

Syd ran a 51.60 opener with the hurdles at the wrong spots… she’s in a different universe from a competition

[@TravelMate2006]

Bol ran 51,45 in London today. She closing in fast now. McLaughlin better pick up the hurdles again next season.

[@threej-here2604]

Damn a 41.46 why no one talking about that race more 😂.

[@mauricebrew7712]

🤣

[@unsungzero787]

Typo

[@boredhcr2]

I thought it was a 350M or something like that lok

[@JoeLu-kd5kj]

That would be faster than the men's 400m/hurdles world record of 45.94 sec.

[@unsungzero787]

@@JoeLu-kd5kj It would also be faster than the men’s open 400 meter World record of 43.03

[@edwardbroadnaxjr2592]

Sydney is on her way to another outstanding performance in 2023 unmatched!

[@magnanova]

If she can stay injury free 😅

[@edwardbroadnaxjr2592]

@@magnanova I’m curious has she been injured before? But she will being’ flying!

[@Egel010]

she dont run diamond league in 2021 and 2022 ... she is chicken!!!!

[@AnastasiaIoppolo]

when is she set to run?

[@edwardbroadnaxjr2592]

@@AnastasiaIoppolo in a week or two…

[@bjf5027]

Bol is fast but she ain't ready to challenge Sydney, who is completely in a class of her own.

[@jkf9167]

Not every athlete is able to repeat their record-breaking early career triumphs.

[@dylandixon4058]

@@jkf9167 she has gotten better every year what are you talking about lol

[@MrErico12345678]

@@dylandixon4058 Bol can run a 51 something 400mh race with hr improved 400m flat and there is no guaranty that syndey runs faster than that at this point

[@brandonb.288]

I would say that any hurdler that has an indoor or outdoor WR in the 400m is a more than viable opponent. It will be an absolute race. Bol in her current form is a much more formidable opponent than Muhammad was when she was in WR form and that is speaking volumes as to how this event has exploded with the top 3 in the last year all doing crazy times. Sydney is definitely the strongest and that shows but just like Wayde Van Niekerk on that special Olympic finals - anything is possible at any of these races.

[@rulifaller8474]

We’ll have to see. You are probably right, but the gap is not as big as last years WC suggest. I think the gap in the Olympics is probably closer, with both having improved a lot since then. Bol probably has more room for improvement, she is changing to a 14 step like Sydney and her technique is also still not as good as Sydneys.

[@johnteague7703]

Edwin Moses won 122 consecutive 400m hurdle races (9 years unbeaten), broke the event world record 4 times, won 2 olympic records, 2 world championship records, 3 world cup golds, and the gold at the 1986 goodwill games. Nine years unbeaten.

[@JeeGo-Aries-King]

Edwin Moses was a God of the track 👑🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾👑

[@danburby7936]

EDWIN WAS AHEAD OF HIS TIME

[@kenstewart5991]

And he still wasn't in the class of Sydney McLoughlin

[@pepelopezcrecimientopersonal]

@@kenstewart5991 We have to wait to see if Sydney does the same than Moses to affirm this, don´t you think so?

[@kenstewart5991]

@pepelopezcrecimientopersonal Not really. Moses was fantastic but he never set the " unreachable" records of say, Flo Jo, Usain Bolt, Bob Beamon. Records always fall. The mark of good the record is is how LONG does it last. Sydney is in that class.

[@lasvegas4164]

Femke is amazing, but if she improves by a full second (very difficult) she still won’t be challenging Sydney in the 400m hurdles. The open 400 remains to be seen since Sydney hasn’t run one since college, but I have a feeling it will be pretty darn fast. I know it’s good for clicks, but will Britton challenge Femke might be a better debate.

[@jkf9167]

I think she's fairly likely to improve more than a full second. Sydney will likely still run faster than Bol in the hurdles, but will she still be able to run 50.6? Who knows.

[@lasvegas4164]

I’m not sure if Sydney will be running the hurdles this year, but if she’s been working on her open 400m times, it’s certain she will run faster over hurdles as well. Since Femke is working on 14 steps for this year, I’m sure she will improve her time, but a full second is a lot in track. Last year she had a great season and didn’t improve her time at all. She is due, but we will see.

[@rulifaller8474]

@@lasvegas4164 I do think Femke can gain a second. She somehow did not improve her PR last year due to a lot of bad weather races and the Sydney blitz in the WC. But she was clearly already a lot stronger than the year before. This year she is again clearly stronger, plus the change to 14 step, plus still room for improvement ninths hurdling technique, so a second faster is not that strange. Where Sydney is at is a bit more difficult to predict because she never runs races. But of course she will be very strong again.

[@vincew4297]

@@jkf9167 Sydney said she was disappointed in her 50.6 because she’d run faster times in training so yeah I think she will run faster lol she’s competing against herself not the field at this point

[@efisgpr]

She hasn't even matched Syd's 52.75 from FIVE YEARS AGO......

[@chrism2135]

Bol competes tirelessly, is very well known on the global scene, has won the Diamond League twice and is one of the fastest hurdlers of all time. Underrated???

[@andrewtaylor995]

Maybe she's still not getting the clout that she deserves yet? Being referred to as underrated isn't an insult and honestly even being mentioned in the same sentence as Sydney is an achievement in it's own right.

[@tommyrq180]

“Underrated” has become overused. It’s a throwaway line by this time. It typically comes off as a mild diss to the audience, as it says “I, who am really aware and smart, understand how great she is, but you, the huddled masses, don’t rate her highly enough.” Please, pay no mind. It’s part of the social media colloquial dumpster. Here’s the main point: Sydney knows exactly who Femke is, and vice versa. They do not and will not “underrate” each other! 😅

[@leizee1224]

Yeah, most rate Bol as 2nd best in the world!! Sounds about right, no way should she be ranked over Syd.

[@efisgpr]

She has never beaten Syd She has NO global golds, either...

[@vernonfrance2974]

She will be underrated until she proves she's able to beat Sydney Levrone, which should happen later this year.

[@timh511]

That's not what I've been waiting for...I've been waiting for Syd to run the open 400 and challenge the world record that's held by that Soviet dude.

[@truth8508]

you got THAT right.

[@kbelton1961]

A long-standing record is the women's 4x400m relay - held by the old Soviet Union, at 3:15.17 and set in 1988. It requires 4 legs at 48.8 seconds each. The US women may now well have 4 women who can do it. Sydney McLaughlin ran sub 48 in the last leg of last year's world championships. Britton Wilson ran 49.13 this spring and would be faster with a running start. Abby Steiner ran

[@cavaleer]

Yeah, with Syd and Britton running at a new level this WR is definitely going down.

[@truth8508]

Have not seen Athing this year. Heard she was working through injury so probably the same 4x4 from 2022.

[@vernonfrance2974]

Those Russian women were superior athletes, trained from an early age to near perfection. There's no way a diverse, rag tag group thrown together without the precision training necessary to avoid the waste of time while passing the baton will ever equal those phenomenal athletes' records. The motto of World Track - if you can't beat the Russians, keep them from competing.

[@vernonfrance2974]

@@LM-1825 Where's your proof of that?

[@gerrischoutko6450]

@@vernonfrance2974

[@williehaywoodjrrice5000]

Bol, Delelah, Briton Wilson, Authing Moe and Paulina, Sydney McLaughlin this is going to be a Historical World's... EPIC to say the least. Can't wait..

[@dimensionexo.]

Keeley ?

[@williehaywoodjrrice5000]

@@dimensionexo. oh ?! nice and we can't dismiss the twin turbos just yet either for the shorter sprints..

[@dimensionexo.]

@@williehaywoodjrrice5000 😸Indeed

[@digisketched7877]

Exciting!!!!

[@KevinWilliams-df2xi]

Women 400 and 400h is in a golden age right now…on the bubble in the hurdles add Ms Little, Ms Cochran and potentially Ms. Muhammad might return to form and Anna Hall ..the 400 flat also has Ms Diggs and Steiner…..the great part is Bol, McGlaughlin, Wilson are all great performers and ambassadors of the sport….I’m a fan of them all

[@vernonfrance2974]

There are no official ambassadors of the sport.

[@andrewjennings219]

Hasan also making a comeback to flat 400

[@severtone263]

TRP, thanks for bringing us together, us the Track geeks. I don't know of any forum on the internet with such a wealth of contributions and heated debate in the comments. All about T&F. I salute you

[@ECA2]

Famke is one of my favorite runners. Catching Starship Sydney, which continues to get faster, isn't easy.

[@Ramngrim]

Bol is underrated? By whom? Americans? Among European athletics fans, she's a household name. Well, Femke has obviously improved, but I still believe Sidney has the edge. But I'm not a psychic. We won't know until Budapest.

[@jonathanb4764]

Sydney is still in a league of her own.

[@jagatsevakc]

Lonely Island

[@QuamfyMarc]

Yeah ummmkSleepnet

[@aliabu-talib332]

I'm hoping that you do a .video featuring Dalilah Muhammad. If there was no Dalilah Muhammad, there may never have been a Sydney McLaughlin. I think Dallilah Muhammad's flat out sprint from the gun, pushed the younger athlete to understand what could be accomplished.

[@malikking9739]

Great comment!

[@virgilius7036]

Watch videos of Sydney's teenage races on KZbin! She has been breaking the world records for her age group for a long time. 16 years old Sydney ran her 4x400 split in 49.5 ! At 17, she ran 400 flat in 50.07 in the rain. She would be 4th at the Worlds in Eugene with this time.

[@blueeyedbull67]

Don't know how you can intro with Femke Bol as underrated. Anyone who follows track knows the great Femke Bol. Unfortunately for her, she is running in the generation of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the greatest 400m hurdler of all time. I think Sydney will take both the 400m and 400m hurdles this worlds and set new work records in both. I think Bol finishes 2nd in hurdles and top 3 in the straight 400m. Two amazing athletes, and it's going to be fun to watch.

[@vernonfrance2974]

No way you can accurately call Sydney the "greatest four hundred meter hurdler of all time." Many male hurdlers past and present would beat her easily.

[@stevechicco1158]

@@vernonfrance2974 Why are you including males in the discussion? Sydney is being compared to females because she herself is female. When someone says, "Flo Jo is the greatest 100m runner," it is clearly in reference to females. So, it wouldn't make sense for someone to interject and say, "No, it's Usain Bolt".

[@vernonfrance2974]

@@stevechicco1158 I was responding to blueeyedbull who wrote "you can accurately call Sydney the 'greatest four hundred meter hurdler of all time.'" His statement was all inclusive and ignores the fact that there are definitely males who are candidates to be called the "greatest four hundred meter hurdler of all time." Although my response was right under blueeyedbull's comment I forgot to write "@blueeyed bull" to make sure it was apparent I was responding directly to him.

[@mh0Ang95]

@@vernonfrance2974 you didn’t even absorb what Steve said. Again, the OG statement is referencing female athletes. Does not need to be directly stated. Steve provided great examples

[@vernonfrance2974]

@@mh0Ang95 It is blatantly apparent that the statement claimed Levrone was the greatest 400m hurdler of all time. I quote: "Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the greatest 400m hurdler of all time." My objection therefore is completely appropriate. If Steve wants to amend his statement to "Sydney McLauglin-Levrone is the greatest FEMALE 400m hurdler of all time," fine. As stated, he is claiming she is greater than Karsten Warholm, and that assertion is certainly open to question. "Karsten Warholm smashed his own world record in the greatest men’s 400m hurdles race in history at Tokyo 2020 on Tuesday (3 August). The Norwegian became the first man to break 46 seconds with 45.94, smashing his own world record set just over a month ago on home soil in Oslo, with runner-up Rai Benjamin also well inside Warholm's previous best of 46.70." olympics.com/en/news/athletics-top-10-mens-400m-hurdles-history-warholm

[@Ougagagoubou]

Really felt like she gave it all with the 400mH WR. Hard to expect another WR from her this year, like you somewhat could in '22. I'm super interested what she can do in open 400 though.

[@Lotschi]

Bol is auch an amazing athlete, happy you are covering her.

[@tcm125]

Typo at 0:25 just so you know. Said she ran 41 seconds

[@hikinginidaho]

Production level of these videos and building the suspense....well done.

[@Michael60322]

This page/channel does a great job, videography, editing, dialogue/knowledge

[@ItsJustStevesWorld]

‘We have honestly never seen an athlete quite like Sydney McLaughlin in the 400 hurdles’. We’ve never seen a female athlete in the 400h, true. But athlete? 122 straight race wins, 107 straight finals wins, 2 Olympic golds, 2 world championships, 3 IAAF World Cup golds, and a 10 year unbeaten streak…Edwin Moses be like ‘Hold My Beer’.

[@vernonfrance2974]

What about the fastest 400m hurdle champion of all time, Karsten Warholm at 45.94? I understand he is not "quite like Sydney Levrone". He is, in fact, M U C H faster.

[@garyb2392]

Will be great to witness the competition between these athletes

[@joostprins3381]

Old news. Bol is the world champion and made her name by running twice beneath the 52, with an European record to show, and that’s the best part, still improving.

[@MrTracknut]

Reminds me of the 80s with Edwin , Harald and Danny. Throw in a few WR and a winning streak and WOW

[@matthijsvanemous7046]

femke bol changed her way of running potentially for the better. She still needs time to adapt to this new style but if it works out she will get even faster than before

[@klaasvanderstroom7434]

Not this title per se, but can you pls stop click baiting? I'm kinda done with it and really close to unsubscribing. You are doing waaaaaay too much of it ma man.

[@danburby7936]

THERES GOING TO BE SOME SERIOUS RACES IN THE WC AND PARIS NEXT SEASON..CANT WAIT TO SEE THEM

[@fortunateforester778]

Wow did Delilah Muhammad retire??? She wasn’t even mentioned.

[@AllInTheGame01]

She ran a very slow 55.72 opener at the weekend.

[@bruhmanflight]

Because she’s darker, wears weave and not as appealing to the eyes even though she was the record holder BEFORE Mclaughlin and has even best her Let’s be honest about it.

[@veridicusmaximus6010]

@@bruhmanflight Huh! Idiot!

[@QuamfyMarc]

Not looking good her first races. Aged and not in good form. Hopefully she can improve next race.

[@battshytkrazy156]

@@bruhmanflight omfGAWD ‼️👽 holy 💩🤢🥴☢😵🎸

[@CYMotorsport]

4:55 Usain Bolt 2009 would like a word. Since 1976, her event has dropped roughly 12% and she herself dropped it significantly lower with runners within a few % pts but she she’s still well clear. This suggests there’s still room to go on that record despite it being insanely impressive. There will be athletes that challenge that. However bolt in one championship meet pushed 2 records that have improved marginally (3% and 1%) since 76 (using % change as it mitigates and issue cross comparing different distances.) also both of Bolt’s performances earned world scores +30% stronger. It wasn’t even just that meet. 400mH it’s more important to win heats of course bc you run less of them. The only races Bolt “lost” were quarters and it happened twice - once en route to his 9.58 haha. I say all this NOT bc of Sydney. What’s she’s doing for her events are generational. I just feel like we were all lucky enough to witness not just a runner of his time that will fondly be remembered as youngsters pass up - but a machine that truly was the outer limits of what is possible for the perfect frame and strength to cover 100 meters. Fun exercise I didn’t know I wanted to go down so badly haha

[@thomism1016]

You are mistaken! For those of us here in Europe, Femke Bol is far from considered “…under rated…” 😱😱😱

[@thedailystride5407]

Sadly in the states I’d say she is underrated. McLaughlin get all the spotlight, and it is well deserved, but things are a little different in the U.S than Europe with women’s 400 hurdles

[@gordon2945]

​@@thedailystride5407 that's true

[@lasvegas4164]

That stood out to me as well. Perhaps if you don’t follow track she is underrated. Olympic medalist and world record holder. I thought everyone knew who she is.

[@jsmariani4180]

For anyone who follows this sport, Femke Bol's has been duly noted.

[@mbenidze]

Femke is amazing and I got to watch her dominate the individual and 4x400 races in Istanbul this year.

[@THErangerTHE]

it's a shame Sydney rarely races. I'm a big tennis fan and i can't imagine how hard it is to only get to see your favorite athlete compete maybe a couple times a year.

[@reasonforliving3174]

Irratating

[@Xerion1]

Makes for a treat though because you know you're going to see something amazing. I'm sure those appearance fees are looking very nice for her because of it.

[@blazeofficial6292]

It's her job, she does not own u any races. She races when she races period.

[@THErangerTHE]

@@Xerion1 Idk man i'd want to see my fav. athlete on a somewhat regular basis and not 10 minutes in a year.

[@Xerion1]

@@THErangerTHE Tough, they have personal lives and an image to maintain for their sponsors which are more important.

[@mustangproject1342]

Scary early

[@avarmadillo]

Bol looks to be in amazing condition and her running mechanics look effortless. It will be an incredible race to see.

[@dawkosbiggestfangirl2450]

When is the race?

[@magnanova]

The real women's 400m world record is 48.25 by Marie-José Pérec.

[@reasonforliving3174]

Exactly

[@joeortiz7715]

Or Naser (48.14).

[@efisgpr]

​@@joeortiz7715 No

[@danburby7936]

@@efisgpr THEY WOULDNT LET HER RUN IN THE SYDNEY GAMES CUZ THEY SUSPECTED DOPE

[@felix1974]

@@joeortiz7715 nope , we all know how she ran that race

[@jadoreisfire]

i need people to realize that britton is putting up 53.xx 400h after a 49 mid 400 25-35 min before. imagine if she only had just the hurdles, she would’ve destroyed the CR by now

[@Golfpro66]

Yes, Ive taken notice and clocked her in 48.86 in last year's WC 400m relay leg.. Clocked Sydney 3 times in 48.7, 48.93 and 49.13. My overall clocking of the 4 X 400 was 3.17.50 just 29 1/100's of a second faster than the official time. Don't know how they clocked Sydney in 47.93. Brittney is the one to beat this year with the fastest outdoor 400m time of 48.99. The fastest 400m runner doesn't necessarily win the 400mh due to hurdle technique which is why Sydney is able to run the hurdles closer to her open 400m time. Sydney also alternates her hurdle legs, too.

[@jadoreisfire]

@@Golfpro66 yes but we have to put respect on paulino… 48.98 in LA a few weeks ago. and people need not sleep on salwa either, 50.27 is the fastest she’s ever ran this time of year, even before her 48.2. Now 50.68 is an unwordly. i love britton but even if she does get down to 51.xx, that’s still over a second behind SML’s capabilities…she runs that in semis now

[@jadoreisfire]

also she doesn’t have to win this year tbh 🤷🏾‍♂️ shes young and so talented she has years to rack up global medals

[@Golfpro66]

@@jadoreisfire definitely, Palino. She is a force to be reckoned with.

[@judsdragon]

i think these ladies need to be put together in competitions to bring out the best in all of them and i would luv to see it happen

[@jswain2351]

Until Femke goes under 51 it's not even a debate. I watched, in person, Sydney run that sub 51 WC race. It was incredible. And don't forget about Delilah. If she comes back from injury it's would be epic.

[@hankwilliams5622]

Bol has the talent to beat both of them.

[@jswain2351]

@@hankwilliams5622 it’s an amazing time to be alive, watching the most talented women (Delilah, Femke and Sydney) and men (Kasrsten and Rai and the Brazilian guy) competing in the hardest of all races.

[@jasonpenney8658]

Bol is growing into her frame and it’s obvious she has put on a lot of muscle. I think she will challenge Sydney but those are large gaps at the moment. Wilson’s potential is still to be determined but her future looks very promising.

[@IanWalker-mk1gk]

She does look to have put on some noticeable muscle. I hope that doesn't detract too much from that effortless efficient stride she appears to have.

[@dougadoo1976able]

What I can't admirer and lust after a hotty with a body and be distracted by a world class athlete

[@cincydooley]

They’re. The. Same. Age.

[@carloscalderon6583]

Femke Bol is still learning to humo hurdles. Her head movement may slow her down. It's going to be a great track season!

[@charliewyler800]

I think everyone is waiting for this one! I think Bol is unstoppable in the stretch. There just always seems to be another "gear" she can go to. If they are neck and neck over the last hurdle.......? I can't wait to see it!

[@weljenks]

In the stretch last year at the WCs she was a good 10 or 15 yards behind Syd. But she'll get tested by Britton which should be exciting.

[@roybean7166]

Will be close , closer than ever. Who will come out top , only time will tell. Roy b, CapeTown south africa 🇿🇦

[@jagatsevakc]

As a sports fan, the best thing about living outside the US is the consistent exposure to international athletes and a wide range of regional and global sporting events. It gives some perspective to the Sydney hyperbole. Sydney is one athlete only and, as incredible as she is, her very limited number of regular international competitions keeps her in a sort of niche superstar role in a moderately fringe or second-tier global sport. Right now she is a Big Fish in a moderately sized lake. It will be interesting to see what her image management team does moving forward. The world is ripening for the emergence of a transcendent female athlete and icon brand.

[@cincydooley]

Lol. Imagine referencing anything about a woman not yet in her prime who has smashed records “hyperbole.”

[@MrMelange]

I don't think Bol's effort was moderate for that performance. She always kinda looks effortless in her races. Sydney's in a league of her own still. Bol could possibly challenge her in a couple years if she keeps growing like she does, I do somehow see her as a late bloomer

[@vernonfrance2974]

Make no mistake about it. There is no separate league in professional track. Even Bolt found that out in the end when he had to be helped off of the track.

[@MrMelange]

I mean, in sport it's anybody's game until the last second, true. But the reality is that noone has touched Syd's times by a long shot. And to determine someone's effort was moderate, by merely watching them go, feels like a bit of a reach for me. I would be over the moon though if Bol proved me wrong in this though✌️

[@tianl98765]

oh man. looking at the title, i thought they were going to be in a same race soon.

[@thisisfrusfratingyo]

Talk is talk. Any given Sunday is the motto. Lets all just be happy to see the main event in 2023. By the way Ryan Garcia was not yet ready to challenge Tank nor Canelo vs Mayweather. Given few more years, it would have been an even fighting field. Buts thats so hard to ever match up.

[@eaugusto9504]

I like video titles like this👍

[@nothingness55]

Hunger brings forth amazing performances

[@RichardIILionheart]

The history of athletics is full of examples of runners peaking at a relatively young age, then not improving afterward. Sometimes there is a long period of performance close to their peaks; sometimes subsequent performances are up and down. The fun for fans of the sport will be in seeing how it plays out.

[@bernievandenheuvel]

I want to see an Injustice-like comic based around the flash. Think about it: he is basically unstoppable. The comics make it look like he slides on ice from a freeze ray but we see him able to comprehend things at light speed. He could stop any crime moments after it starts. No hero or villain could stop him, not even Superman. He has his op infinite mass punch, he can time travel, think infinitely fast, and even vibrate through things/people to take out important life needing organs. I’d like to see how a truly realized flash with specific motives would be written and how that world would look.

[@josenoelteh69]

Thanks for all the amazing videos. I love all your updates on athletics events and records. Just a note though on this video. As per your top 10 all-time list, Sydney actually has 6, not 5. She also has the 3rd best record though I reckon it should have been 51.46, not 41.46. Cheers.

[@tomphillips3162]

The female 400m at worlds this year is a race every fan wants to see.

[@wazaryan]

Hi warren, from Australia I can’t wait for Femke and Sydney to Clash. God only knows what time they can do.

[@bjf5027]

Very nice. Slight typo at 0:45. 41.46 should be 51.46

[@garthbernard136]

Hard to miss as it was highlighted too.

[@bjf5027]

@@garthbernard136 exactly!

[@patricklindsay72]

It'll be an interesting year for these two. I've followed T&F long enough to know that when an athlete performs like McLaughlin did last summer, often they never reach that peak again. Don't get me wrong -- I want to see her do well and am as big a fan as any. But unless I'm wrong, we haven't seen her have the winter and spring that Femke Bol has been enjoying thus far in 2023. I think that Femke still has something left -- not necessarily breaking McLaughlin's world record, but still winning a World and Olympic championship down the line. I absolutely adore both these athletes.

[@JS-wl3gi]

Very different people and styles taking place now than in the past.

[@actie-reactie]

I hope its going to be an awsome race! And the winner will be the one with no injury and the best shape of the day...

[@Tredawakandan]

Call me bias but I Feel Sydney will make and hold a new women 400m record.Everyone else is competing for 2nd.. Definitely don't see us getting the main 3 in a race this year though sadly..

[@rulifaller8474]

Obviously Bol will go well below 52. She was already strong enough to do so last year but somehow the circumstances did not play into her hands, lots of bad weather races and probably a bit shellshocked by Sydneys performance in the World Championships. She has become a lot stronger since she ran that 52,03, and now she is implementing the 14 step which should also make her faster. She also seemed quite shocked that she ran that 53,13 last week given it was quite a sloppy run. She implied that she feels she can run a lot faster, and whenever she does so she always turns out to be right as she is quite a modest person. Question is how much faster can Sydney go in the hurdles. If she raises the bar again I do not think that Bol will beat her, Wilson probably one step behind. It will be interesting to see how much the 14 step helps Bol, that plus her better hurdling technique has so far been a big advantage for Sydney. And it will also be interesting to see how a double at the WC would mean for Sydney’s times, so far she has always been the queen of hardly ever running and having that one explosion when it matters. Mind you I doubt that she will do the double, it would be so unlike what she normally does which is taking zero risks. She might also only do the 400 dash,

[@davedduchene]

Exciting

[@zahcinc149]

Duplantis was also very dominant in 2022. Set 3 world records in 2022.

[@archiewoosung5062]

Bol underrated? Perhaps in America!

[@huaweiseremban5737]

What did you SAYYYYYYYYYY UNDERRATED Did you all watch what was happening since 2021 the EUROPEAN media were focusing on BOL as though Sydney didn't exist.Whenever she ran no one uttered a word escp the commentators about SYDNEY.I respect this blog however there's also FANATIC fans worldwide.What Sydney did any Tom Dick & Harry would love to rewind the video again till they're satisfied.Bol is excellent however still not ready to challenge Sydney yet.Chill first till they face each other this season.Seriously the media escp the diamond league never mentioned about Sydney when BOL ran.We the REAL DEAL fans as thought as though Sydney has retired.Them came the WC 2022 BOL would have thought, me should focus on my own and don't let the media to give her any distraction or confidence.I rather do it on my own because Sydney timing is something that should not happen.

[@joowsty]

my predictions for Femke Bol are that she will run 51 flat on the 400 mH and 48.2 on the 400m. lets see if im right!

[@QuamfyMarc]

Low 51s on 400mh is possible but 48.2s on flat isn't this year. High 48s is possible on 400m.

[@andrewpearce7936]

@Marc de Groot Even after her low 49 second 400m indoors? Nah, indoors is much slower and I can see a full second difference between the two.

[@joowsty]

@@andrewpearce7936 if you look at what kratochvilova ran indoor and outdoor then it might even be possible to go below 48, seeing Bol took time on kratochvilovas best indoor race. but not sure how much better her outdoor race was compared to the indoor race.

[@QuamfyMarc]

@@andrewpearce7936 Look at Britton Wilson recent 49.1 on 400m comparing her indoor just few tenth of second. No way 1 second maybe as split time in relay.

[@ericwong3868]

:37 damn she ran a 41.46?! She should be running in the men’s races

[@rolandoardilesgarcia5976]

I don't really know if someone can challenge Sydney, but its gonna be fun to watch. Now we have excitement in sprinting all around; 100, 110, 200, 400 and 400H. Cant wait!!!

[@waynejudgementdembclaat1626]

I’m also looking out for spikes to be checked thoroughly at this World championship. I really want track and field to be great as every athlete from every region is working and training very hard

[@percyfree9831]

Syd v Fem is certainly a delight to watch,my focus also remains on Girls & Womn get to compete fairly in athletics,how has it got b so unfair I find,I really appreciate those who continue to try an gain a Fair go for all,do boys & men have a similar situation, about a billion miles away I'm sure

[@abdikadirabdi8503]

@ 0:31, the time for Sydney's number 3 running is off by 10 seconds. It should be 51:46 seconds and not 41:46 seconds as the screen shows. Simple error may perhaps. Thanks once again for a very informative and entertaining video. Cheers

[@collettetalton4753]

As long as Sydney keeps all of her training intact, stays injury-free, and follows her program, I think she will be very hard to beat!!❤ God bless Syd, you go girl?

[@vernonfrance2974]

Finally a comment that does not engage in hyperbole. Yes, she will be hard to beat. God bless all of her opponents too. God should not pick favorites until life is through. Do it on you own and leave God to his throne.

[@jellybiscuit]

Haven't you made this video before? Maybe this is just a repost. Hard to tell. It all sounds the same after a while.

[@veridicusmaximus6010]

No, he rehashes shit under a different title to get clicks.

[@BrendonSchaferCT]

Whatever the outcome, the 400m and the 400mH are mouth watering events on the women's side. I could wish the timing of the events is more suitable for them to compete in the double.

[@warchampion8788]

A bit of a typo there at 0:34. Should be 51:46 seconds it looks like. Nonetheless, great video man

[@k.alex.4885]

We here in the US keep saying Bol is underrated, but in Europe SHE'S is ROCKSTAR and highly rated. ❤

[@efisgpr]

Zero global titles. Zero wins against Syd. Hasn't even matched 18-year-old Syd.

[@Magnusfication]

Bol will break 51 in 400mH and run a 48 in the 400m. Its great that Sydneys coach is confident she can run a 48, but she hasnt done it yet. Bol has in running 49.26 indoors. She also won the double in the European championships last year. Hope this makes for an awesome WC this year and an ever better showdown in Paris 2024

[@norwolf4765]

Bol hasn't got a chance in the open 400m against Sydney .She will beat Bol by a second and half....no problem.

[@veridicusmaximus6010]

@@norwolf4765 BS, she may beat her but not by no 1.5 seconds. Bol's INDOOR time is 49.26 if you take off 1.5 for that indoor time Syd would need to run 47.76. Now if you take .75 off of Bol's indoor as a measure for her outdoor Syd would have to run 47 flat. That ain't happening "NO PROBLEM." Look it good to give props to Syd but stop the hyperbole.

[@andrewpearce7936]

@norwolf a second and a half?? So Syd will be easily running 47 seconds then right? Because Bol can definitely take her outdoor time to mid 48’s. Stop with the ignorance mate, it’s showing.

[@norwolf4765]

@@veridicusmaximus6010 Just watch and see . She will beat Bol in the 400m no problem and there are two college girls that would probably beat her also in the 400m

[@veridicusmaximus6010]

@@norwolf4765 Again, NOT BY 1.5 seconds. Stop your yammering.

[@kwd-2023]

Sydney has the superstar aura of the likes of Tiger Woods. Everyone just can't wait to see her compete. I want to see the 400M much more than hurdles. She will break the WR there too I think.

[@vernonfrance2974]

Tiger Woods is no more a superstar and his aura is gone.

[@dimensionexo.]

Still waiting - Someone's gonna break something - In the attempt to see who's the 🐐

[@slik00silk84]

COULD BE A HELL OF A YEAR !

[@TomP-148]

Damn it, thought this race happened

[@kevinlucas8437]

Sydney is just special !!!! When she gets a taste of Sydney, then she'll know competition !!!

[@deagt3388]

If I knew that, I would take huge money at the bookmaker. ;-)

[@reggiereg1785]

I would say Athing Mu is as dominant .

[@rubenvanderheiden6441]

Since 2021 Tokio final Bol only lost once against Miller uibo in the indoor 400 and once in the 400 hurdles against mclaughlin

[@Xerion1]

I think Sydney will do it. Let's see if Bol can actually give her a hard time. She's had the opportunities so far and hasn't delivered against her. Only time will tell.

[@hankwilliams5622]

Bol will beat her down the stretch. She has a more beautiful stride.

[@TBIVoices]

This is hardly a two woman competition in the 400m this year. Britton Wilson and Marileidy Paulino have been just as impressive this year. Bol's run 49.2 indoors is only marginally faster than Britton's 49.4 in at the NCAA Indoors. The 48.98 Paulino ran last weekend has to make her the favorite until someone puts down a 48.6, which would be an American record. Wilson virtually can't do that while she is doubling in races 30 minutes apart so we won't likely see her best until USATF, and who knows which event she picks. June will tell a lot certainly.

[@markjeter6117]

Minor point that the all time list had 41. On #3… I didn’t see all the comments. Maybe already mentioned.

[@briankeith9584]

Did Dalilah Muhammad retire or something? Why wasn't she included either in the hurdles or the open 400? She ran some fast times last year as well

[@stellabrown909]

Sydney is on another level

[@heirtothethrone000]

Sometimes other great runners will push you to be even better. I'm sure Sydney will welcome the competition.

[@jamessouthern4143]

Dalilah and Salwa Eid Nassar. Salwa ran the fastest time since the world record in the open 400m was set. And she's back.

[@superscort57]

Should be some good races. Sydney FTW

[@jesseself1562]

I knew Sydney was fast, but I guess I missed that 41.46 😂

[@dhirajpallin2572]

And we're still waiting.

[@chethammer]

Whatever the drug is that is working it's way through women's track is very potent.

[@Comeoffitman]

I really think if she stressed a small little step step shuffle she would brake 50 seconds When I said she could I didn’t want to think I was reducing the wrong runner

[@hairtoss7975]

McLaughlin has been hurdling since 2014, Bol since 2019. 5 year difference in technique development.

[@AnastasiaIoppolo]

does anyone know when sydney is set to run next??

[@thanosronin]

When is the race of 400m Hurdles?