Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone out of World Championships due to Injury

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Reigning world champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will not be adding to her medal haul in Budapest this summer.

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McLaughlin-Levron announced on Instagram that she had withdrawn from the World Track and Field Championships due to a minor knee injury.

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McLaughlin-Levron wrote, "I am sorry to inform that I will have to withdraw from this year's World Championships in Budapest."

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“After consulting my doctors and coaches, I have to take care of a minor knee problem,” he said.

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To be fully fit for next year's Paris Olympics. I look forward to seeing everyone back on track soon.

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McLaughlin-Levron is the current world-record holder and defending Olympic champion in the women's 400 meters hurdles.

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She switched to the 400m this season and was set to run at this year's world championships.

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McLaughlin-Levron had a time of 48.74 at last month's US Track and Field Championships.

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