What Happened to Sydney Mclaughlin? When Does Sydney Mclaughlin Race Again?
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Updated Jun 24, 2024
What Happened to Sydney Mclaughlin?
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, an Olympic gold medalist, will only compete in the 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic trials. She decided not to participate in the 200 and 400-meter flat races. Her coach, Bobby Kersee, emphasized that the hurdles are her main event.
Recently, she met the Olympic standard for the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 52.70 seconds. Earlier this month, she also ran the 400-meter flat in 48.75 seconds, the third fastest time in U.S. history. McLaughlin-Levrone aims to defend her hurdles title at the Paris Olympics.
When Does Sydney Mclaughlin Race Again?
Sydney McLaughlin races next at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials on June 27, 2024. She will compete in the 400m hurdles event. If she qualifies from Round 1, she moves on to the semifinals on June 29. The finals, if she advances, will be on June 30. After a knee injury in 2023, she aims to defend her 400m hurdles title at the Paris Olympics, showcasing her dominance in track and field.
Who is Sydney Mclaughlin-levrone?
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is an American track and field athlete. She specializes in the 400-meter hurdles and has set world records in this event. Sydney won gold medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Championships. She is known for being the first woman to run the 400-meter hurdles in under 52 and 51 seconds. She also competes in relay races, winning multiple gold medals with her team.
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| Name | Sydney Michelle McLaughlin-Levrone |
| Birthdate | August 7, 1999 |
| Birthplace | New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Sport | Track and field |
Sydney Mclaughlin-levrone Age
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is currently 24 years old. She was born on August 7, 1999, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. As a world-class track and field athlete, Sydney has achieved significant success in hurdles and sprinting events.
Sydney Mclaughlin-levrone Career
- Started breaking records in high school track events, like the 400-meter hurdles.
- Became the youngest American track athlete at the Olympics since 1980, qualifying for Rio in 2016.
- Attended the University of Kentucky, and set world junior and collegiate records in hurdles.
- Turned professional in 2018 with New Balance, becoming one of the highest-paid in track.
- Broke world records in 400m hurdles, including a new mark of 50.68 seconds in 2022.
- Won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, setting a new Olympic record.
- She continues to excel in international championships and set new standards.
