American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone smashed her own world record as she stormed to a sensational Olympic 400m hurdles gold in Paris.
The anticipated title showdown with Dutch star Femke Bol never seriously materialised as McLaughlin-Levrone left her rivals far behind to defend the title in 50.37 seconds.
Bol, the second-fastest woman of all-time in the event, faded to finish third in 52.15, behind US silver medallist Anna Cockrell, who ran a personal best 51.87.
McLaughlin-Levrone improved her world record to 50.65 in June, but she saved her best for the sport's biggest stage to claim her sixth global title.
Together, McLaughlin-Levrone and Bol have run 17 of the 20 fastest times in history.
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