Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the 400m hurdles world record holder, not only made a significant athletic statement at the Paris Olympics, but her style also took center stage at the competition. Her eye-catching Swiss TAG Heuer wristwatch was a particular standout.
During her dreamy run at the Paris Olympics, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was seen wearing a black TAG Heuer Link Ceramic with 32mm diamonds. TAG Heuer is a renowned Swiss brand celebrated for its exceptional wristwear.
The one that the American hurdler wore has a retail value of $56,50 and a market value of $5,200. Notably, McLaughlin-Levrone is one of the brand ambassadors of TAG Heuer, and their association started in 2021.
Here is a look at the watch she wore at the Paris Olympics.
The 25-year-old New Jersey-based athlete had a record-breaking stint at the Paris Summer Games as she defended her 400-meter hurdles title in dominating fashion. Fans were waiting for a thrilling 400-meter face-off between McLaughlin-Levrone and her Dutch rival Femke Bol, also the second-fastest woman in the distance.
The two lined up against each other for the finals on Friday, August 9, where McLaughlin-Levrone outpaced the competition after winning the race in 50.37 seconds, setting a new world record. Bol placed third with a time of 52.15 seconds.
The American icon then participated in the women's 4x400m relay on Sunday, August 11, where she joined her compatriots Gabby Thomas, Shamier Little, and Alexis Holmes.
The US quartet brought home their eighth consecutive gold in the event with a time of 3:15.27, the second fastest time ever recorded in that distance. McLaughlin-Levrone ran her split in 47.70 seconds, which was the fastest among all the competitors.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's partnership with TAG Heuer
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone signed a deal with TAG Heuer in 2021, alongside reigning 200-meter Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo and 100-meter bronze medalist Fred Kerley. In announcing the collaboration, the brand stated (via TAG Heuer's website):
"TAG Heuer is proud to count American track and field prodigy Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as one of its brand ambassadors. Few athletes share her outstanding ability to overcome the intense pressure of adversity from the starting blocks to the finish line."
They added:
"On and off the track, the record-breaking athlete has shown tremendous potential, using her voice to advocate issues that she believes in. A legend is on the rise."
Apart from Link Ceramic, the Connected Calibre E4 is also one of her other favorite watches from the brand.