Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won gold for the women's 400m hurdles and the women's 4x400m relay in the 2020 Olympics. The Team USA star is expected to compete in…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is competing in the 400m hurdles and the 4x400m relay at the Paris Olympics and is expected to contend for a medal in both raceshas the chance to defend her two gold medals from Tokyo during the track and field events at the 2024 Paris Olympics .is expected to compete in both events in Paris and is a favorite to return to the top of the podium.
McLaughlin-Levrone is 24-year-old but will celebrate her birthday on Aug. 7 in the middle of competition in Paris. She was voted the 2022 World Athletics Female Athlete of the Year. Here are 7 things to know about her.takes place starting at 4:50 a.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 5. Sydney would only race in this if she didn't place high enough from the first round.In the first found of the women's 400m hurdles, there will be six heats. The top three athletes in each heat will move onto the semifinals.
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