"They probably would make a 100m gap" - Justin Gatlin weighs in on Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol potentially racing together in 4x400m relay

Justin Gatlin talked about an imaginary 4x400m relay team featuring New Balance athletes such as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol. The two star runners had a terrific showdown at the Paris Olympics in the 400m hurdles event, in which the win was nabbed by the former.

The American set a new world record of 50.37s at the Paris Olympics breaking her own previous mark, besting Anna Cockrell and Femke Bol who secured second and third place, registering a time of 51.87s and 52.15s, respectively.

Days after this feat, the former track and field athlete, Justin Gatlin, spoke about both athletes potentially running on the same team in the 4x400m relay event in a hypothetical competition between shoe companies.

In his podcast, 'Ready Set Go', Gatlin opened about the potential teamup of McLaughlin-Levrone and Bol, both being New Balance athletes. Rodney Green stated that New Balance would definitely win, as the athletes associated with the brand are top-notch.

"For the female side, I just know in the 4x400m relay, everybody else losing. New Balance got Femke Bol, they got Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, they got Gabby Thomas, and they got Kendall Ellis, they done, they ain't no shoe company they line with whatever they want up, they not beating new balance, I know that for a fact," said Green. (23:00)

Following this, Gatlin commended the pair-up of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Bol.

"I would love to see that 4x400m, that would be a great 4x400 to see. Can you imagine watching Sydney hand to Femkey or Femkey hand to Sydney, and the gap they create, they probably going to make a 100m gap," said Gatlin.

The 25-year-old won two golds at the Paris Olympics in the 400m hurdles and the 4x400m relay dashes.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opened up about her win at the Paris Olympics

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who clocked a world record in the 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympics, recently opened up about her triumph in an interview with the Olympics.com. She said that she felt blessed and was excited about the win and was grateful for the opportunity.

"It hasn't really fully hit me yet," said McLaughlin-Levrone. "Blessed, honestly. And excited. It's a surreal moment. But now an amazing, amazing opportunity. And I'm grateful."

Revealing her experience during the 400m hurdles race, the American added:

"You never really know what's going on. It's really just running all the way through the line. I did get a quick glance at the clock, so I was like, 'Just get over this last hurdle and sprint through the line.'"

She further added:

"I treat every meet like its own. So, this was my first time in Paris racing for this Olympic gold. I was just treating it like this was my first time here, and, trying to go for it the same way."

Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone will next be seen competing at the Brussels Diamond League in two invitational races which is slated to be held on 13th - 14th September, 2024.