Sydney Michelle McLaughlin-Lovrone is an American track and field athlete and Olympian, specializing in hurdling and sprint events, who won the gold medal in 400-meter hurdling and 4×400 m relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was born on August 7, 1999, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Willie McLaughlin and Mary McLaughlin.
Sydney grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey. At an early age, she was used to running along with being academically proficient. In 2014, McLaughlin-Levrone placed second at the national junior championships in the 400-meter hurdles. In November 2016, McLaughlin-Levrone enrolled in the University of Kentucky and participated in their collegiate team. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is a member of the class of 2017 at Union Catholic Regional High School in Scotch Plains. In 2021, at the Tokyo Olympic Games, McLaughlin-Levrone broke the world record and won the Olympic gold. On June 30, 2024, at the United States Olympic Trials, McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own record and qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Who are Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s Siblings
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has 3 siblings: Taylor, Ryan, and Morgan McLaughlin.
Taylor McLaughlin
Taylor McLaughlin is a track and field athlete, specializing in hurdle and sprint events. Taylor McLaughlin was born on 3rd August 1997. Taylor ran in Union Catholic High School, his college best, a 200-meter time of 20.95 seconds, a 400-meter time of 46.42 seconds, and a 600-meter time of 1:21.58. During the 2019 outdoor season at the Stanford Invitational, Taylor with all his strength and power, gave an elite performance including a 400-meter with a period of 48.17 seconds and also 400-meter hurdles with a period of 48.85 seconds at the NCAA Division in Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
Morgan Mclaughlin
Morgan Mclaughlin was born on May 5, 1994. She studied at Union Catholic High School. She participated in track & field, 100 meters hurdles, 200 meters, and long jump competitions. She completed high school studies at St. Peter's University and competed in the women’s track and field team.
Ryan Mclaughlin
Ryan Mclaughlin is the youngest child of the Mclaughlin siblings and was born in 2001 in New Jersey. Like all other siblings, Ryan also studied at the Union Catholic High School, and joined the track & Field team. In the 2019 Union Country Track and Field Championship, he participated in the 110-meter hurdles and won first place. He also competed in the 4×400 meters relay and 400 meters hurdles, where he secured fourth place.
FAQ's On Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s Siblings
A. “There are so many different ways to run it and I feel like every time I'm on the track, I'm figuring out what's the best way.” McLaughlin-Levrone now owns seven of the 10 fastest times in history over the 400m hurdles, while four of her five world records have been set at Hayward Field.
A. The Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021, McLaughlin defeated Muhammad, running a world record time of 51.46 and claimed the Olympic gold. In June 2022, she broke her own world record; running a time of 51.41 during the USATF Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
A. Sydney was born on August 7, 1999, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. 02She grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey, a small town with a population of around 7,000. 03Her father, Willie McLaughlin, was a semi-finalist in the 400 meters at the 1984 Olympic Trials. Sydney's mother, Mary Neumeister, was a high school runner.
A. Sydney McLaughlin's estimated net worth stands at approximately $2 million. She made a significant career move in June 2018, opting to turn professional after a year at the University of Kentucky. In October of the same year, she signed a sponsorship deal with New Balance, securing an annual base pay of $1.5 million.
A. "[I'm] the most unhealthy eater there is," she's been quoted saying. Apparently, pre-race meals sometimes involve... candy. Yes, you read that right. While she does focus on a balanced diet with lean proteins, whole grains, and plenty of fruits and veggies, she also enjoys her fair share of pizza and ice cream.
