Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on Olympic Gold, Pregnancy and Healing (Exclusive)
From breaking world records to becoming a mom, the track star reflects on her incredible journey
Key Takeaways
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder.
- She and husband Andre Levrone are expecting their first child, a baby girl, very soon.
- McLaughlin-Levrone was named one of Time magazine's People of the Year for her excellence.
Few Olympic athletes have dominated their sport quite like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. A world-record holder in the 400-meter hurdles and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, she has redefined what’s possible on the track—while earning recognition as one of Time magazine’s People of the Year.
But beyond the records and accolades, there’s a deeper story behind her success. In a recent conversation with Woman’s World, McLaughlin-Levrone opened up about the mindset, discipline and purpose that continue to drive her forward.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone looks back on her Olympic journey
McLaughlin-Levrone first competed at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, where she captured gold in the 400-meter hurdles. She followed that performance with another gold medal in the same event at the 2024 Paris Games, cementing her dominance on the world stage.
“Track is something I’ve loved ever since I was a kid, and being able to now do it on a professional level is honestly just a dream come true,” McLaughlin-Levrone tells Woman’s World. “’I’m excited to go out there every single time and continue to push my body and push the balance of what’s possible.”
She’s not alone in that mindset. For generations, female athletes have continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible in their sport—something McLaughlin-Levrone is keenly aware of as she builds on that legacy.
“I’ve always looked up to Allyson Felix,” McLaughlin-Levrone says. “Ever since I was a young girl, I just loved seeing her her poise, her grace and how she’s handled things.”
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shares how it felt to named one of ‘Time Magazine’s’ People of the Year
McLaughlin-Levrone was recently named one of Time magazine’s People of the Year—an honor she doesn’t take lightly.
“Every season that I step on the track, my goal is just to be the best that I can be, and whether that gets the recognition from the world or not, it’s really just me pursuing excellence in whatever it is I do, and it’s a huge honor anytime that’s put on display and recognized,” she continues. “I just want to continue to inspire others to keep pursuing greatness in whatever their field is.”
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opens up about her pregnancy
McLaughlin-Levrone has been married to husband Andre Levrone since 2022. They met on Instagram, and are currently getting ready to welcome their first baby.
“This is completely new to me and my husband, so we’re so excited to step into this journey and just to learn along the way. And we’re just excited to meet our little girl,” she says. “As I prepare to welcome my daughter. I hope you know that I can just inspire her to chase her dreams. Whether she chooses track or another sport, I’m going to be able to be there and support her.”
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shares her self-care tips
Self-care has become a key part of McLaughlin-Levrone’s routine—something she takes seriously both on and off the track. It’s also what led her to partner with Band-Aid on its Pro Heal 5 Day Protect initiative.
“I was so excited to just be able to be a part of this campaign,” she says. “As a professional athlete going through training, healing is a huge part of my everyday experience. So being able to now be partnered up with their pro heel, which is their most advanced healing bandage, just seemed like a great fit.”
Along with using Band-Aid’s, McLaughlin-Levrone says she likes to take ice baths and get massages to help her relax.
“I think taking care of your body in every way, shape and form is important,” she explains. “If I’m hitting a hurdle or something, I want to make sure that those cuts and scrapes are recovering as best as possible.”
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