Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone runs phenomenal time at 400m, Merel Maes qualifies for final high jump
At the World Championship Athletics in Tokyo, the American Sydney McLauglin-Levron won the 400 meters in 47 ”78, the second fastest time ever. Merel Maes qualified for the final in the high jump, the other Belgians in action were eliminated today.
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
