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Kentucky’s Sydney McLaughlin Named SEC and National Athlete of the Week

Kentucky’s Sydney McLaughlin was named SEC Runner of the Week and USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week on Tuesday following a sensational season debut last weekend.

Here are details from UK:

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky track and field freshman Sydney McLaughlin was named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week and Southeastern Conference Runner of the Week on Tuesday following an unparalleled outdoor season debut at the Florida Relays.

McLaughlin produced the nation leading, to say nothing of being historic, times in the 200 meters, 400m and 4x400m relay.

On Thursday, McLaughlin won the 200 in 22.