Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: American Olympic Hurdler
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A two-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 400m hurdles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has redefined the event since qualifying for the Olympics as a 16-year-old in 2016.
About Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: American Olympic Hurdler
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was born August 7, 1999, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and became a track prodigy, qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics as a 16-year-old high schooler. She competed briefly for the Kentucky Wildcats before turning professional, working with coaches including Joanna Hayes and later Bob Kersee. McLaughlin-Levrone broke through with 400m hurdles gold and a world record at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, then successfully defended her title with another gold and world record (50.37 seconds) at the 2024 Paris Olympics, also winning 4x400m relay gold at both Games. She has continued extending her own world record in the 400m hurdles multiple times and holds the American record in the flat 400m at 47.78 seconds. Married to former NFL wide receiver Andre Levrone Jr. since 2022, McLaughlin-Levrone is widely regarded as one of the greatest hurdlers in track and field history.
Career Journey
Youngest Olympic qualifier
McLaughlin qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics as a 16-year-old high school student, becoming the youngest U.S. track and field Olympian in 44 years.
Tokyo Olympic gold and world record
She won gold and set a world record in the 400m hurdles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, plus gold in the 4x400m relay.
Marriage to Andre Levrone Jr.
McLaughlin married former NFL wide receiver Andre Levrone Jr. in 2022.
Paris Olympic gold defense
She defended her Olympic title, winning 400m hurdles gold and setting a new world record of 50.37 seconds at the 2024 Paris Olympics, plus another 4x400m relay gold.
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Who is Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone?
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (born August 7, 1999) is an American track and field hurdler, a 2x Olympic gold medalist in the 400m hurdles (2020 and 2024), and the current world record holder in the event.
How many followers does Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone have?
As of 2026, she has around 1.5 million followers on Instagram.
What is Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's world record?
She holds the 400m hurdles world record at 50.37 seconds, set while winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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McLaughlin-Levrone continues to be one of track and field's most dominant athletes, holding the world record in the 400m hurdles and the American record in the flat 400m, while building her family with husband Andre Levrone Jr.