At 16, she made history as the youngest American to qualify for the Olympics since 1980,
Record Breaker
She holds the world record for the 400m hurdles 50.65 seconds & has broken it multiple times, including twice in 2022.
Collegiate Domination
Her dominance extended to college, where she set the world junior record for the 400m indoors and the collegiate record for the 400m hurdles
Olympic Gold & World Champion
Gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics - a world record time. She also holds gold medals in the 4x400m relay at both the Olympics and World Championships.
More Than Just Speed
Sydney is a role model beyond the track. She inspires young athletes with her dedication, work ethic, and humility.pen_spark
Author and Storyteller
In 2024, she released an autobiography titled "Far Beyond Gold," sharing her experiences, challenges, and growth journey with the world.
Future Focused
While her sights are set on defending her Olympic title in Paris 2024, Sydney's focus on pushing boundaries suggests there might be even more record-breaking feats to come.
Future Focused
While her sights are set on defending her Olympic title in Paris 2024, Sydney's focus on pushing boundaries suggests there might be even more record-breaking feats to come.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone:
Born on August 7, 1999, in New Brunswick, New Jersey.. Standing tall at 5 ft 9 in (175 cm), dominated the 400m hurdles, shattering world records and inspiring a generation.