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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of United States crosses the line to win gold and set a new world record. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Athletics-McLaughlin-Levrone smashes world record to retain 400m hurdles crown

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone obliterated her own 400 metres hurdles world record with a time of 50.37 seconds to retain her Olympic title.

Tara Davis-Woodhall of United States reacts after her jump. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Athletics-American Davis-Woodhall wins long jump gold

Davis-Woodhall soared to Olympic gold in the women’s long jump, sealing victory with a gigantic fourth leap to improve on her silver medal performance at last year’s world championships.

Letsile Tebogo of Botswana wins gold ahead of second place Kenneth Bednarek of United States and third place Noah Lyles of United States. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Athletics-Tebogo wins 200 metres for Botswana’s first gold

Letsile Tebogo became the first African to win the Olympic 200 metres title on Thursday when he powered clear of American duo Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles.