Introduction
Sydney McLaughlin was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on 7th August 1999. She turned professional in October 2018 and soon after she signed an endorsement contract with shoe company New Balance.
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Brand Endorsements
Sydney become a pro in 2018, and many major sports organizations signed her as a brand ambassador. New Balance was able to receive her signature for a contract worth $1.5 million (INR 12.43 Cr). Along with this she has also many international firms under her resume and makes huge money through endorsements which include.
- Gatorade
- New Balance
- Tag Heuer
Net Worth
Sydney is already a sports idol & has a net worth of $2 million (INR 16.58 Cr). The major part of her income comes from government and brand sponsorships.
Early Life
McLaughlin belongs to a respectable upper-middle-class family in the USA. She grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey. Being successful academically, she took up running at an early age, as a career opportunity. Championships. Her broth along with her both qualified for the 2016 US Olympic team. Her younger brother, Ryan, also is a track stand-out at Union Catholic.
She also felt this was the ideal vacation after winning and receiving gifts from her parents. After that, she started taking part in extra activities, and the rest is history.
Career Turning Point
Her first career break as a junior athlete came in 2014 when she won the Silver medal in 400m Hurdles at the USA Track and Field Junior Championships. After two years of that in 2016, she won her first national junior championships title in 400m Hurdles.
Next year Sydney made her senior national debut at the USA Track and Field Championships and finished 6th in 400m Hurdles. At the 2018 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, she won the Silver medal in 400m Sprints. That same year, in June, Sydney won her first NCAA 400m Hurdles title at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
In 2019, Sydney won her first senior national medal in 400m Hurdles by winning Silver at the USA Track and Field Championships. She is the current World No.1 Women’s 400m Hurdler with 1429 Points, 9 Points ahead of Dalilah Muhammad. She holds the world junior record for 400m and 300m Sprints.
Relationship
The two-time Gatorade Athlete of the Year now fully enjoys her love life and as well as profession. Andre Levrone Jr., a former NFL player, has been dating since 2020. Andre was a wide receiver during his career before quitting at the age of twenty-five.
After he shared a photo of them on his Instagram in December 2020, the couple made their relationship public. In May 2022, they got married. The pair do not post much on social media but regularly share images. Their relationship between the two is still going strong today.
Career and Achievements
Sydney won her 400-meter hurdles heat (55.46) and semi-final (55.23) at the 2016 United States Olympic Trials. On 3rd August 2021, Sydney won the gold medal and broke the 400-meter hurdles Olympic record in one of Tokyo’s most exciting track competitions to date. She established a new world record by completing in 51.46 seconds, more than half a second quicker than her previous record.
Quick Facts
Birth Name | Sydney Michelle McLaughlin. |
Full Name | Sydney Michelle McLaughlin-Levrone. |
Date of Birth | 7th August 1999. |
Birthplace | New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
Age | 25 years. |
Parents | Father- Willie McLaughlin. Mother- Mary Neumeister McLaughlin. |
Height | 175 Cm/ 5 feet 9 Inches. |
Weight | 60 Kgs/132 Lbs. |
Body Measurement | 34-26-36 (Inches). |
Hair color | Black. |
Eye Color | Brown. |
Nationality | American |
Sports | Track and field |
Events | 400 m hurdles 400 m |
College Team | Kentucky Wildcats (2017–2018). |
Coached By | Bob Kersee (2020–) Joanna Hayes (2018–2020) Edrick Floréal (2017–2018) Mike McCabe (2013–2017 |
Marital Status | Married( ( 5th May , 2022) |
Husband | Andre Levrone Jr. |
Net Worth | $2 million (INR 16.58 Cr). |
Social Media | |
Twitter 173.8K Followers | Click Here |
Instagram 1.5M followers | Click Here |
Youtube Channel 61K subscribers | Click Here |
Facebook 74K followers | Click Here |
Last Updated | November 2024 |
FAQ
Q.How tall is Sydney McLaughlin?
Ans:- She stands tall at 175 Cm/ 5 feet 9 Inches.
Q.How old is Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone?
Ans:- She was born on 7th August 1999. So as of 2024, she is 25 years old.