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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone - 10 things to know with detail
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is a retired American sprinter and hurdler who was born on August 7, 1999, in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
McLaughlin-Levrone attended Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, where she quickly made a name for herself as a standout track and field athlete.
In 2016, at the age of 16, McLaughlin-Levrone qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in the 400-meter hurdles, becoming the youngest American track and field athlete to compete in the Olympics since 1972.
McLaughlin-Levrone went on to attend the University of Kentucky, where she continued to excel in track and field. She set numerous collegiate records and won multiple NCAA titles during her time at Kentucky.
In 2019, McLaughlin-Levrone turned professional and signed with New Balance. She quickly established herself as one of the top hurdlers in the world, winning multiple national and international titles.
One of McLaughlin-Levrone's most notable achievements came at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she won the gold medal in the women's 400-meter hurdles, breaking the world record in the process.
McLaughlin-Levrone's world record time of 51.46 seconds in the 400-meter hurdles made her the first woman to ever run the event in under 52 seconds.
In addition to her success in the 400-meter hurdles, McLaughlin-Levrone is also a talented sprinter. She has competed in the 200 meters and 400 meters at the national and international level.
McLaughlin-Levrone is known for her smooth and technically sound hurdling technique, as well as her incredible speed and endurance on the track.
Despite her young age, McLaughlin-Levrone has already established herself as one of the greatest female hurdlers in track and field history, and she continues to inspire young athletes around the world with her talent and dedication to the sport.