Sydney McLaughlin

Sydney McLaughlin

Sydney McLaughlin Bio

Sydney Michelle McLaughlin, known as Sydney McLaughlin is an American hurdler and sprinter who is best known to compete for the University of Kentucky before turning professional. She began her career in these sports at a very young age in school time. Her sheer hard work and efforts have given a boundary full of success. That is where, she is the current world record holder in the women’s 400 meters hurdles with a time of 51.90 seconds (June 27, 2021) at the United States Olympic Trials. She also became the only woman that has broken 52 seconds in the event.

Sydney won the silver medal at the 2019 World Championships in the 400 m hurdles. She was placed third in the 400 m hurdles at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. She was also considered as the youngest athlete to qualify for the U.S. track and field team for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Sydney holds the title of a number of age group world bests and won the Gatorade National Girls Athlete of the Year trophy for both 2015–16 and 2016–17.

Sydney McLaughlin Bio
Bio/Wiki
NameSydney McLaughlin
Real NameSydney Michelle McLaughlin
Nick NameMcLaughlin
ProfessionAmerican hurdler and sprinter 
Famous ForOnly woman that has broken 52 seconds in the United States Olympic Trials event
Debut2014
Personal Information
Date of Birth7th August 1999
Age (as in 2021)21 years
BirthplaceNew Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Zodiac signLeo
NationalityAmerican
HometownDunellen, New Jersey, United States.
ReligionChristianity
Physical Status
Height (approx.)in centimeters: 175 cm
in meters: 1.75 m
in feet inches: 5’ 9”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms: 60 kg
in pounds: 132 lbs
Body Measurements (B-C-W)33 – 28 – 31 Inches
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBrown
Education and More
SchoolUnion Catholic High School
College / UniversityUniversity of Kentucky
Educational QualificationGraduate
Family and Relationships
FatherWillie McLaughlin
Mother Mary McLaughlin
SiblingsBrother: Taylor McLaughlin,
Ryan McLaughlin
Sister: Morgan McLaughlin
Marital StatusUnmarried
BoyfriendsNFL wide receiver Andre Levrone Jr. (2021)
SpouseNot Yet Married
Children(s)N/A
Career
HonoursGatorade National Girls Athlete of the Year 2016
Achievements Qualified for the 2015 IAAF World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia- won gold in 55.94; finished the year as the world youth and junior leader in the event.
Won the USATF junior championship in 54.54- 2016
Won her heat (55.46) and semi-final (55.23) in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2016 United States Olympic Trials.
March 2018- set world junior 400-meter record in (50.36) at 2018 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.
May 13, 2018- broke the collegiate and NCAA record in the 400-meter hurdles, running 52.75 to win the event in her first SEC championship appearance.
June 2018- forfeited her eligibility to compete in college to turn professional, and signed a sponsorship deal with New Balance in October of the same year.
Net Worth/Salary/Assets
Net Worth$ 2 Million
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