Eugene (US): Sydney McLaughlin hurdled her way into the US Olympic team on Sunday, becoming the youngest track and field athlete to qualify for the Games in 36 years.

Sydney McLaughlin

McLaughlin, 16, came third with a time of 54.15 seconds, a junior world record.

McLaughlin — whose father tempted her into track and field as a six-year-old with the promise of chocolate bars — said she was thinking of junk food as she powered to the line.

 "My mind was on finishing the race and eating a cheeseburger," she said.