Sydney McLaughlin's Record Shattered by an 11th Grader!

^{Apr 14, 2025 | Edition #114}

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The Arcadia Invitational was wild this week! Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s 300mH throne was almost taken. Another athlete crushed a record once held by the world’s fastest man. And just when you thought it couldn’t get crazier, an Olympic pro launched a discus throw so epic that we haven’t seen anything like it in 36 years! Hold on tight—these stories are next-level!

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This Teen Is Hunting Sydney’s Throne!

They say records are made to be broken—and sure, most are. But Sydney McLaughlin’s? Now that’s a whole different beast. Yet, on Saturday night at the always-wild Arcadia Invitational, the high school track world felt a seismic shift. In lane five, an 11th grader from North Cobb ran a 39.81s in the 300m hurdles—and nearly chased down Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s long-standing high school record. Did you miss this epic run? Here, we have got you covered! 

This time made her only the second girl in Arcadia history to break 40 and brought her within 0.91 seconds of McLaughlin’s 38.90 national high school record! To set some perspective, here’s a recap of the record set at this very meet back in 2017. But Jasmine still isn’t impressed with herself just yet. “I’m still coming for Sydney,” she said afterward. Bold? Sure! And… why not! If you noticed, her race wasn’t even perfect!

Coming off the final hurdle, Jasmine lost momentum, stumbling just enough to miss what she thinks could’ve been the race. “That last hurdle kind of doubled me up there,” she admitted after the meet. Yup! Without that hiccup, Sydney’s record might’ve just had its final day in the sun. Just two weeks ago at the Texas Relays, she ran a 40.12. Now, she’s blown past that with a lifetime best. But….What’s crazier?

Track wasn’t even her first love. She spent 12 years in gymnastics before shifting lanes, and somehow, this is her second act? And if you're into sports quirks, here’s one: Jasmine swears by a superstition. If her nail breaks before a race, she’s running a PR. Did one break this weekend? Nobody knows. But after Saturday, let’s just say we’re not betting against it!

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Sorry, Noah Lyles, Arrington is Taking Over!

The Arcadia Invitational delivered this Saturday! This time, it was the teenage rocket, Brandon Arrington. On the Californian track, this 16-year-old blitzed the 200m in 20.35 seconds. His closest competitor? 0.73 seconds behind. That’s not a gap—that’s a whole parking spot! But the real “did he really just do that?” moment?

He broke Noah Lyles’ meet record! Yup. 20.48—a mark the Olympic king and world champ had stamped down way back in 2016. Watch Arrington's Arcadia 200m domination below!

This kid oozes confidence. After the race, he laughed and said, "My bad, Noah Lyles. I didn’t mean to do it to you. But eh, I’m coming!" Mic drop? Oh, absolutely! He even received a response from the champ himself: “Never apologise for creating history! Congratulations 🎉.” Watch Lyles’ record that stood tall for 9 years... until Brandon happened. In case you’re thinking this was a fluke… It wasn’t!

Brandon’s been rolling this season! Just 12 days earlier, at the Mt. Carmel Invite, he clocked a 20.37—already a US No.1 and California No.2 all-time. And on the same day? He casually dropped a 10.24 in the 100m. Boom—two San Diego section records in one afternoon. Oh, and track’s not even his only sport!

Brandon’s also a football phenom at Mount Miguel High. His speed… let’s just say defenders don’t stand a chance! He outruns angles like it’s nothing. That’s why the kid’s sitting pretty with 40+ scholarship offers!

Watch: Arrington is Fast on Track and Faster on The Football Field!

📊 POLL OF THE DAY

News has come in that Quincy Wilson is participating in the Penn Relays 2025. However, recently, he was brutally criticised for his bad form. And let's not forget his brutal losses. So, we’d like to hear your thoughts.

Last Poll Result: We asked you, “Do You Think Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Will Clinch Her 6th World Championship Title This Year?” 34% of you said “Yes,” while 33% leaned towards “Maybe,” and 30% went with a firm No. A razor-thin split! Some of you even chimed in with, “Form & age might be a factor.” Looks like the sprint legend still has hearts racing, but fans are bracing for what could be her most challenging season yet!

🏅Beyond the Medals

American Icon’s Throw Finally Lands—After 3 Decades of Wait!

We’ve seen some amazing throws in track and field over the years, but what went down in Oklahoma this weekend was straight-up historic! At the Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Valarie Allman—yes, the 2x Olympic champ—sent a discus soaring 73.52 meters! That’s not just a new PR or a casual meet win. That’s a record-shattering bomb! The crazy part?

Last month, at this same event, Allman barely managed 63.61m. Her worst mark in six years. She left, questioning if she even belonged at this meet. But turns out her latest throw crushed her previous lifetime best and U.S. record of 71.46m from 2022. Watch her launch the discus in another galaxy!

Oh, and by the way? That throw was the farthest by any woman in 36 years. That’s right. Not since 1989 has anyone launched a discus this far. We're talking top-5-all-time territory here. And let’s not sugarcoat it—this wasn’t just about distance. This was about a woman who had something to prove.

Since winning gold in Tokyo, Allman hasn’t had it easy. She dropped to third at Worlds in 2022. Then second in 2023. The cameras caught her smile, sure—but behind the scenes? She was carrying the crushing weight of Olympic expectations. In her own words: "I think the last two years, I just felt pressure and I lost that excitement to go for it.”

Well, with Paris being a step toward redemption, this Oklahoma monster throw was her full-circle comeback moment, stating I’m not done yet. From doubting the top 15 to becoming one of the top 5 in world history, Valarie Allman didn’t just show up—she showed out!

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