"Being able to see Andre, my parents"- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opens up on full-circle moment with family after winning gold medal at Paris Olympics

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone revealed her favorite moment of the Olympic Games in an interview. The athlete is currently gearing up for the upcoming 2025 track season.

The American hurdler wrapped up her 2024 season after competing at the Paris Olympics and the Diamond League final. Months after this, she is now in her off-season and recently appeared in the 'Life & Books & Everything' podcast, hosted by Kevin DeYoung. Here, when asked about her favorite Olympic memory, she recalled the 'victory lap' instance and called it a 'full circle' moment.

"That's a great question. I think my favorite Olympic memory was after the 400m hurdle race getting that lap around the track, the victory lap and being able to see Andre, my parents, my trainers, friends, family, it was just like a full circle moment of all of us getting to celebrate together," said Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. (21:16 onwards)

McLaughlin-Levrone delivered a brilliant performance at the Paris Olympics, setting a world record in the 400m hurdles event. She clocked an impressive time of 50.37s, surpassing her world record, and bested her archrivals, Anna Cockrell and Femke Bol, who claimed second and third place, respectively.

The 25-year-old is now all set for the 2025 season, where she will be competing at Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track, and she was one of the first athletes to be signed for this event.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opened up about being one of the first athletes for Grand Slam Track

American Olympic athlete, McLaughlin-Levrone- Source: Getty

In June 2024, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shared her feelings about competing at the Grand Slam Track. She said she was 'honored' to be one of the first racers and praised Michael Johnson for taking this step for the sport. Exuding excitement to be a part of the event, the athlete said: (as quoted by Flo Track)

“I’m honored to be one of the first Racers in Grand Slam Track,” said Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. “Michael’s vision is clear, and he’s exactly the leader this sport needs to break new ground. I am thrilled to be a part of this league and look forward to everything we have coming in the future. I firmly believe that this is the step forward that track needs to take it to another level, and I can't wait to get to work with the team.”

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is expected to double up in the 200m and 400m dashes at the Grand Slam Track, which will be held in four locations, including New York City, Kingston, and Birmingham.