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Sydney McLaughlin

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (born Sydney Michelle McLaughlin on August 7, 1999) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 metres hurdles and the 400 metres.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (born Sydney Michelle McLaughlin on August 7, 1999) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 metres hurdles and the 400 metres. She is an Olympic and world champion and has held the world record in the women’s 400 metres hurdles.

Early life

Sydney McLaughlin was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 1999 and grew up in the United States. She emerged as an elite youth hurdler before moving into senior international competition.

Athletic career

McLaughlin-Levrone became one of the leading figures in women’s hurdles and sprinting, winning Olympic and world titles. World Athletics lists her as the current world record holder in the 400 metres hurdles.

Records and personal bests

Her best-mark in the 400 metres hurdles is 50.37 seconds, and her best in the flat 400 metres is 47.78 seconds, according to World Athletics. She also held earlier world U20 and other age-group marks during her junior career.

Personal life

McLaughlin married former NFL wide receiver Andre Levrone Jr. in 2022. Public profiles identify her as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone after marriage.

Key facts

  • American track and field athlete specializing in 400 metres hurdles and 400 metres.
  • Holds the world record in the women’s 400 metres hurdles (50.37 seconds).
  • Won four Olympic gold medals across the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Olympic Games.
  • Personal bests: 50.37 seconds in 400 metres hurdles and 47.78 seconds in 400 metres.
  • Married Andre Levrone Jr. in May 2022.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Sydney McLaughlin?
As of July 23, 2026, she is 26 years old; she was born on August 7, 1999.
What is Sydney McLaughlin's world record?
Her world record is 50.37 seconds in the women’s 400 metres hurdles, set on August 8, 2024.
Who is Sydney McLaughlin married to?
She is married to Andre Levrone Jr., a former college and NFL wide receiver.
Sydney McLaughlin 400m hurdles time
Her personal best and current world record in the 400 metres hurdles is 50.37 seconds.
How many Olympic medals does Sydney McLaughlin have?
She has won four Olympic gold medals.
What is Sydney McLaughlin's personal best?
World Athletics lists 50.37 seconds in the 400 metres hurdles and 47.78 seconds in the flat 400 metres as her personal bests.

References

  1. World Athletics — https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/sydney-mclaughlin-levrone-14624749
    Supports: Birth date, event specialties, current world record, and personal bests.
  2. Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/sydney-mclaughlin-levrone
    Supports: Olympic participation and medal count.
  3. NBC Olympics — https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/sydney-mclaughlin-levrone-meet-athlete
    Supports: Age, birth date, and spouse.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9831243/
    Supports: Marriage to Andre Levrone Jr. and birth date.
  5. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/news/sydney-mclaughlin-400m-hurdles-olympic-champion-world-record-age-married-parents
    Supports: World record history, marriage date, and age.