"God has a story for everybody"- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opens up on people's unique journeys as husband Andre's sports career was short-lived

American track athlete Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone recently shed light on the unique journeys of various professional athletes. This comes during the break time ahead of the 2025 season where she will also be seen in the new Grand Slam Track League.

Besides her track career, the 25-year-old has always shared a philosophical and religious outlook. She recently shared her thoughts on the different types of paths athletes choose and how they have to work through to get to the top.

In a recent interview, McLaughlin-Levrone opened up about two different categories of athletes, the hard-working professionals and the god-gifted talents. She also mentioned that injuries can also contribute to the professional careers of athletes getting shortened similar to her husband, Andre Levrone's.

She said (via Clearly Reformed, 49:17 onwards):

"When you start getting into the realm of professional sports, there are a lot of athletes who are really hard workers and they have to do everything under the sun to make sure they are staying in their top peak. So I think you know there is a healthy level of mentality and mindset to work your way to the top 100%. And then I do think there is also a category of just naturally gifted human beings that God has made......"

She further added:

"I think both can be successful, both have just very different ways of doing it and it really just depends on the person. Sometimes you are very very talented and sometimes the opportunities don't arise or injuries incur as Andre has seen in his life, it just really depends. God has a story for everybody and they are kind of written differently"

Andre Levrone was a former NFL player, who represented Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, and Jacksonville Jaguars before retiring in 2020.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shares her thoughts on clocking 400m hurdles run time under 50 seconds

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone with her 400m hurdles silver medal she won at the 17th IAAF Championships (Image via: Getty)

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone recently expressed her thoughts on breaking the 50-second barrier in the 400m hurdles record. She currently holds the world record in the discipline in 50.37 seconds.

In an interview, McLaughlin-Levrone admitted that breaking the 50-second barrier is "definitely on my mind". The two-time Olympic gold medalist also said she is just looking to put in her best efforts and performances and try to achieve the feat. She said (via World Athletics):

"It may be me, or maybe an athlete in five or 10 years from now. So, I’m just going to continue to try to be the best I can be and if it comes it comes, and if it doesn’t, it doesn’t."

During the interview, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone also mentioned that chasing the target motivates her to be better in her track career.