Here's everything you need to know about two-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, an American hurdler and sprinter.
McLaughlin-Levrone was only 17 years old when she made her Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio Games, becoming the youngest Olympic track and field athlete since 1972. After earning two gold medals at the 2020 Toyko Olympics, she is setting her sights on gold at theMcLaughlin-Levrone will be competing in the 400-meter hurdles after posting a world-leading qualification time in May of 52.70 seconds, surpassing the Olympic standard of 54.85 seconds.
Growing up in Dunellen, New Jersey, as part of a family so focused on running, McLaughlin-Levrone said her parents made sure not to put too much pressure on her at a young age. After her first collegiate season, she decided to turn pro and moved to Los Angeles. Since summer 2020, she has been working with Olympic medalist Allyson Felix’s coach, Bob Kersee.
Katie Ledecky, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Suni Lee share their thoughts on Paris as the host of the 2024 Olympic Games.McLaughlin-Levrone released a book on Jan. 30 called “Far Beyond Gold: Running From Fear to Faith.”
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