McLaughlin-Levrone says hurdles-400 double is possible. But would she want to do it?

TOKYO (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone holds the world record in the 400-meter hurdles and took a giant step closer to setting it in the 400 sprint at world championships.

Would she ever consider racing in both if the schedule allowed?

“Yeah, there’s been a lot of talk of doubles,” she said Friday, after receiving the gold medal for her 47.78-second run in the 400 finals at world championships. “Is it possible is one thing, do I want to do it is another.”

The schedule at worlds this year made it unrealistic, but Olympic organizers have been known to make accommodations for marquee athletes in the past, such as Michael Johnson and Allyson Felix.

McLaughlin-Levrone trains in Los Angeles, which is the home base for her Hall of Fame coach, Bobby Kersee, who sounded like he was pushing the